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Stadium build gets under way BY SUSAN SANDYS

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Construction of the $32.7 million EA Networks Centre pools and stadium project will begin next week. Successful tenderer Naylor Love plans to have workers on site as of Monday, establishing sheds and temporary power and water services. The first building stage of digging out the foundations is likely to begin later in the week. ACL has already been on site for several weeks undertaking earthworks to prepare the site. Ashburton District Council property office John Rooney said the project was on schedule, and was due for completion in January 2015. “It’s good to see the progress being made,” Mr Rooney said. The swimming complex and indoor sports stadium will encompass a huge 9000 square metres, and the building project has been contracted to

Naylor Love for $25.1 million, the biggest single contract ever let by the council. Mr Rooney said the building project would involve specialised work and a number of sub-contractors would be on site throughout. After digging out the foundations, excavating for the pools would have to be undertaken, and pipe work installed. Other specialised work would include metalwork in respect of the structural bones of the building. In approving the $25.1 million contract, the council committed $2.7 million above what it initially budgeted. Its original commitment set five years ago was $25 million, while the extra $5 million required for the $30 million project was to be raised in the community. However, successful tenderer Naylor Love was the cheapest of three tenders before the council, and also had the highest quality rating. More on stadium P8-9

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Businesses and residents in central Ashburton were left without power for the second time in one month early yesterday morning. The frustration was palpable among dozens of retailers, especially those outlets preparing food. PHOTO MYLES HUME 300713-MH-013

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Today is the last day dog owners have to get their dog registrations in, but news isn’t all bad for locals owners who have left it to the last minute, as reregistrations can be completed online on the Council website this year. All dogs over the age of three months are required to be registered, and late registrations will incur fines.

Hacker group Anonymous claims to have taken down more than a dozen National Party websites in protest against the GCSB spy bill. In a video posted to YouTube, Anonymous New Zealand said it strongly condemned the bill and had decided to take “direct action” by taking down 14 sites.

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First lesbian wedding Paihia couple Jess Ivess and Rachel Briscoe are hoping to be the country’s first legally wed lesbians after winning an all-expenses-paid same-sex wedding. They are one of two couples to win a competition for a joint same-sex wedding on the morning the Marriage Amendment Bill comes into law on August 19. “It’s going to be a race to the registry office,” she said. The joint ceremony will be shared with fellow winners, Christchurch couple Richard Rawstorn and Richard Andrew.

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The cousin of All Black Zac Guildford, has admitted six counts of burglary. Vinny Guildford, 17, a current Hurricanes under 18 representative, has also played for Hawke’s Bay and in the first XV of his high school team.

Seven-year old chauffeur A drunk man who allowed a seven-yearold boy to drive him home has been sentenced to 10 months’ jail. Tehere Maaka appeared in the Auckland District Court yesterday. The court heard details of how the seven-year-old boy, who has name suppression, was driving with his small arms wrapped around the steering wheel, and his chin an inch away from the steering wheel.

WHAT’S ON per month or $3 per day. Contact Sally Gibbs on 302 7123 for details. ■ Wednesday Walking Group. Sport Mid Canterbury invite everyone to a weekly Wednesday morning walk. The group meets every Wednesday outside the Ashburton Community Pool, Walnut Avebue. Time: 9.30am

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■ Wed 31 July 2013. Art and Printmaking Group. A weekly event organised by the Ashburton Society of Arts at the Short Street Studio. For artist members of all levels who want to paint, draw or do printmaking and be with like-minded, supportive people. Everyone welcome. Non tutored. $10

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Duration: 1 hour, walking the streets or in the domain. ■ Out of town – Quiz Night. Phoenix Bar, 15 Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch City. Teams ﬁnishing ﬁrst, second or third rewarded, plus there’s the chance to win in the $5000 monthly draw! R18 only. 7.30pm

to 10.30pm every Wednesday. ■ At the movies – Wolverine. Hugh Jackman returns as the Marvel Comics character. Logan, the Wolverine. ■ On the horizon – The Great Living Legends Muck In. Sunday 18 August, 9am to 12pm, Lovetts Road.

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More pages, Hospitality staff offered vaccine more news HEALTH

BY MYLES HUME

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The Ashburton Trust is offering its 250 staff vaccinations to prevent the town’s hepatitis A epidemic from worsening. Canterbury medical officer of health Dr Alistair Humphrey said yesterday Ashburton hospitality businesses had a responsibility to ensure the rare virus did not infect more people, after another four cases were confirmed this week, taking the total to 17. He said if an infected food handler turned up to work “they had the potential to infect hundreds more”. Ashburton Trust chief executive Giles Beal said “it was obviously an issue” in Ashburton, so there was an obligation

for hospitality businesses to ensure they did not spread the virus. “We will be offering a vaccination to all our staff and I hope all the staff who handle food would be keen to have it done,” he said. He said the trust would cover the $99 cost for each vaccination of the 250 staff who wanted it. Hand sanitiser will also be more readily available for staff. Hepatitis A is passed on through contact with faeces, with poor hygiene – particularly after using the toilet or changing nappies – being the main contributor. Dr Humphrey said it was a positive move, as the vaccine acted “as an insurance policy”

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Early symptoms of hepatitis A can be mistaken for the flu. Some people, especially children, may have no symptoms at all. Common symptoms: ■ Jaundice ■ Fever ■ Anorexia ■ Nausea ■ Abdominal discomfort ■ Malaise ■ Dark urine for hospitality businesses. And he encouraged all food handlers in the district to vaccinate against the hepatitis A. “The big issue now is that this has grumbled on for more than three months and my

main concern is if a food handler gets sick and spreads it then there is the potential to infect hundreds. “It’s a critical point, I know I wouldn’t want to be the business owner who infected so many people.” Three preschools in Ashburton have held vaccination clinics since the outbreak, with about 300 people already receiving an injection. Although it was important food handlers took the advice onboard, Mr Humphrey said Mid Canterbury preschools and schools had been told to be vigilant with handwashing. He said the outbreak Ashburton was facing was rare, as health authorities generally dealt with “the odd case”.

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Fireworks to light up Mt Hutt for 40th BY SUSAN SANDYS

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Mt Hutt Ski Area turns 40 this coming weekend, and you are invited to the retro-themed party. A highlight will be a nighttime Fire and Ice Show on Saturday. Ski area manager James McKenzie said a 15-minute spectacular fireworks show, launched from the ski area’s basin, will be able to be seen from the plains. “That will be pretty amazing because the whole mountain will be lighting up,” manager James McKenzie said. “They (fireworks) are so big that they will be launching to a height over the summit, they will go hundreds and hundreds of metres into the sky.” The show will begin at 6.30pm and there will also be fire twirling, a flare ski demonstration, live music on the deck, and Huber’s Hut and Sky High Café will be open.

The evening will follow a day of activities on the mountain, including search and rescue dog display, rides with groomers, snowmobiles, husky dogs and Hagglunds, face painting and clown entertainment. On Sunday at 11am superstar boulder Rocky will be unveiled at his new home at Canterbury View, about six kilometres up the access road. Mr McKenzie said it had been decided to keep Rocky at the Canterbury View area, as the site was more accessible to the public than the ski area itself. Many people stopped at Canterbury View to take in the scenery across the Canterbury Plains and to take photos. Rocky will be blessed by members of the Hakatere Marae and there will be a book signing. Rocky’s original owner, Phil Johnson, will be at the unveiling.

Hagglunds will be in action on the mountain for the celebration this weekend.

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We hope you are enjoying your new-look compact Guardian. You are holding the third edition of the new format and we hope you are getting used to the design and where you can find your favourite sections. If in doubt, please refer to the pointers at the bottom of the front page or the index on page 2. Today is another memorable day as we are presenting Mayor Angus McKay as another new columnist in our ever-growing gallery of highprofile contributors to the Opinion section. With more local voices and more local opinions, we hope we will trigger more local debate. On the local front, among the flood of positive comments, we have been a bit confused that a few readers still feel there was not enough local content in the Guardian. Just in case you do not have the opportunity to do so, I had a look at our neighbouring daily papers south and north of us, who both have substantially bigger newsrooms and I am pleased to report that our five Guardian reporters can hold their heads high. Yesterday alone, the Guardian produced over a dozen local general news stories and half a dozen sports stories (plus two pages of local sport results). That total does not even include the local columnists, our farming pages, the local heritage section, the local events calendar and the Your Place section. That number of local stories was more than our colleagues down south and nearly the same as our colleagues in Christchurch who work in a newsroom 10 times our size. But neither paper had any news from Ashburton. Thanks for your feedback though, good and bad, and we will try to do even better.

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Power was cut to businesses all around the Ashburton CBD for more than two hours yesterday. The Guardian asked shopkeepers in the affected area how it had impacted on their day.

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Youngil Lee Green Sushi owner “It’s very annoying without power, it happens often. I started this business seven months ago but it’s happened two times already.”

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Scott Tudor Every Print owner “I’ve got jobs that need to be done, it’s just a big hassle and they need to sort it out.”

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Matt Harvey 100 Pipers owner “We are behind two hours for the day, so basically it’s stuffed, but tomorrow’s another day.”

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Frustration grows as BY MYLES HUME

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A power outage yesterday left Ashburton businesses in the dark for a second time this month, frustrating shopkeepers who say it is happening too often. About 7.30am, 100 Pipers owner Matt Harvey had bread in the oven and was preparing food for the day ahead when the power went out, leaving him and his employees in complete darkness for more than two hours with a bakery stand still to fill. “This isn’t good at all, we’ve got bread in the oven and all this other stuff to bake, we will be well behind for the day,” he said. “Last time it was understandable because it was windy, but this time there’s nothing that could have really caused it.” Mr Harvey was one of several business owners in the boundaries of Cass to West Street and Havelock to Kermode Street who were without power from 7.30am. EA Networks worked tirelessly to get the power back to affected customers by 10am. It was the second time businesses in the CBD had been without power this month after it was cut for 45 minutes on July 3 when gusty nor-west winds arced a power line across a guy wire holding a power pole, tripping a circuit. Mystery still surrounds what caused yesterday’s power outage as many businesses turned around their closed signs and waited for their shop lights to turn back on. Green Sushi owner Youngil Lee was visibly upset that he could not cook his rice and prepare food for his usual influx of lunchtime customers. He said he had been operating the business for seven months and was sick of constant power outages.

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Above: An ATM machine on East Street sits unused during a power cut yesterday. Right: Heartland Bank temporarily closed to its customers until the power came back on at 10am yesterday. On the opposite side of the Arcade, Every Print owner Scott Tudor was reduced to light duties while he waited to reboot his computers and printers. “It’s really hard on the commercial sector . . . it’s about the fourth time we have had no power in two and a half years, it means it’s a fairly constant situation but you just have to get on with it,” he said.

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s CBD shuts down again Cables give up the ghost BY GABRIELLE STUART GABRIELLE.S@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

The cause of the failure of 35-year-old cables at the root of power cuts yesterday remains a mystery, and specialist gear will arrive in Ashburton this morning for further tests of cables behind Burnett Street and Havelock Street. Staff at EA Networks in Ashburton were sent on an early morning quest yesterday, working against time to hunt down a cable responsible for power outages in the CBD. EA Networks operations manager Ken Stirling said it was unusual for underground cables to fail, as they were largely protected from the elements. He said the problem was identified early on as an underground cable between Moore Street and Havelock Street, but the bigger issue was locating the cable causing the problem,

which proved “rather tricky”. “The problem is in locating it, because the last thing we want to do is dig around too much and cause a bigger problem by disturbing other cables.” Power was restored shortly before 10am to the main area affected by the cuts, which stretched between Cass Street and the main road, from Havelock Street to Kermode Street. However there were wider short term cuts around the area, as EA Networks staff worked to fix the problem. Mr Stirling said that the fault was completely unrelated to power cuts earlier in the month, which were caused by wind damage to rural power lines. “These cables have been in the ground for some time and never caused an issue, so the next step is to replace them and look further into what caused them to fail.”

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Nicola Crossan Time for Diamonds “It wasn’t too bad for us, we couldn’t use our computers and the front door stayed open so it was a bit cold. But we couldn’t prepare the place for the day.”

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Norma Geddes Paper Plus Ashburton “It’s is a busy time of the day for us, a lot of people call in on the way to work in the morning or before they drop their kids off at school, but we had to close until the power came back on.”

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Leanne Bennett Minx Hair Spa owner “We just carried on in the dark and worked close to the windows. We didn’t have to cancel any jobs but the computer system wasn’t working.”

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Investment ban no issue locally Key blasts hackers

BY MYLES HUME

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Plans to shut overseas investors out of the housing market has “some merit” a Mid Canterbury property expert says, but it won’t change much at a local level. Property Brokers Ashburton consultant and valuer Clark McLeod’s comments follow Labour Leader David Shearer’s plans to ban people who do not live in New Zealand from buying existing housing. Mr Shearer said exemptions would be given to Australians and offshore investors who were wanting to build new property. It is part of Labour’s plan to water down the hot housing market being spearheaded by Auckland. It would serve as an alternative to the Government’s plan to restrict low deposit home loans and raising the thresholds on KiwiSaver and first home buyer packages. Mr McLeod said he saw the Labour leader’s intentions, but predicted it would not cause waves in Mid Canterbury. “I think his policy does have

some merits, but it’s more applicable to the Auckland market and larger cities than the likes of Ashburton because we don’t see a significant number of overseas purchases,” he said. Prime Minister John Key said Labour’s policy was pointless, as overseas investors made up a small part of the market. However, Mr McLeod said if it took five per cent out of the market, then that lightened demand. “In Ashburton we noticed an affect when we went through a

growth phase, we had an influx of out-of-town people and it’s hard to substantiate what percentage of influence that was, but I would say about 10 per cent of buyers came directly because of the earthquake. “So the result today is we have a growth in values.” While some first home buyers in other parts of the country are struggling to compete as house prices soar, Mr McLeod said it was a different story in Ashburton where housing was affordable.

Prime Minister John Key has labelled the behaviour of hackers who shut down government ministers’ and MPs’ websites as juvenile. Mr Key said the Anonymous group were “obviously doing something that’s both illegal and inappropriate and trying to make their own political point, but they are getting their point wrong”. Mr Key said the Government would have to look at how secure the websites of its party members were. He did not believe the hackers’ actions would bolster the Government’s drive to make changes to laws governing the GCSB. “A lot has been said about the GCSB, but in the end I stand by what I’ve said the whole way through which is, this is a tightening up of the legislation, better oversight and actually GCSB legislation is necessary.” Anonymous sent a message via Youtube saying they had taken over 14 websites linked to the National Party as a protest against the GCSB Bill. - APNZ

The median Ashburton house price is estimated to be $280,000. Ray White Real Estate Ashburton principal owner Jill Quaid questioned Mr Shearer’s move, saying offshore buyers did not just purchase property to be rented to New Zealanders. “That’s not what’s happening in the Auckland market, up there parents from China are buying houses for their children that are in school and for people coming to New Zealand,” she said.

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Apply for cash, groups told Voting packs returned The Ashburton District Council has money to give away! Non-profit groups and organisations in the district can now apply for the annual Grant Scheme, School Holiday Programme Grant or the Biodiversity Grant scheme. “The council’s Annual Grant Scheme has a total of $50,000 available to community groups wanting to progress projects or new initiatives that benefit our

district,” community services officer Jo Naylor said. “Twenty-five community groups received funding last year for activities such as a repairs and maintenance of community halls and facilities, sports facilities development and the purchase of equipment.” A total of $5000 is also available for non-profit organisations and groups to fund their school holiday programmes for

children aged between five and 14 years. Last year five community groups benefited from this scheme. This council is also offering biodiversity grants up to $5000, for projects that help enhance or protect native biodiversity. All applications close 5pm, Wednesday, August 31. For more information visit www. ashburtondc.govt.nz or call the council on 307 7700.

More than 400 local election enrolment packs distributed in the Ashburton district have bounced back marked “gone no address”. Countrywide, packs sent to 70,000 potential voters have been returned to Registrars of Electors. The Electoral Commission mailed update packs to 3.1 million people on the electoral roll at the start of July, to make sure everyone who’s eli-

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THANK YOU MID CANTERBURY On behalf of the Ashburton Stadium Complex Trust, we would like to say a huge thank you to the businesses and people of Mid Canterbury for raising well in excess of $5 million for our new EA Networks Centre. When the community fundraising target of $5 million was set by the Ashburton District Council, it seemed an impossible mountain to climb, and only with the generosity from so many in our community has this challenge been met.

donor! Also our thanks for the support of our other Gold Partners – to ACL and Chairman Roger Bonifant for their very early and pivotal support; to Chris Wylie and the BNZ team for their fantastic support and help with the Public Supporters Campaign; to the Briggs Family – what we first thought was a Bronze support became a Gold!; and to the amazing efforts of Jennian Homes and the HouseBuild family of businesses

We would also like to make some special thank you: To Chairman John Tavendale and the EA Networks team who came on board at critical time with a leadership gift of $1 million

To Carol Johns, Hoops and the Classic Hits team for all their event and on air support

Thanks you to our other major funders – the first major grant gift from the Community Trust of Mid & South Canterbury in November 2011 – thanks to Peter O’Leary and Trustees; for the tremendous on-going support of the Ashburton Trust and the Lion Foundation; and for the support of the New Zealand Lottery Board

And to the over 190 businesses and over 200 public supporters, schools and sports groups who each and all played a key part in reaching the $5 million. Thank you all.

To the Guardian team and Bruce Bell, who had the faith and were our first business

Thank you to Mayor Angus McKay and the Ashburton District Council for their overall project leadership, funding and support

Last but not least we would like to thank our team: fellow Trustees Brian Leadley, Sheena Tyrell, Gary Casey and Mike Southby; our star co-ordinator Janette Hooper; our Funding Committee Team of Sue Duncan, Dean Harrison, Jan Cochrane,

Sally Milner, Ross Gibson, Peter and Donna Topham, Neil Brown, Ross Hewson, Gerry Molyneux, Peter Ashton and Terry McNab; to the support of SGL’s Steve Bramley, who guided and supported the campaign throughout; plus Jo Foster and the JFM team and Mark Kennedy at Dpi for going the extra mile, often at short notice! It’s been a truly massive effort by everyone. And what’s next??!! We’ve still got a Golf Tournament to come again led by Classic Hits with the support of the Terrace Downs course in October (so enter your team now at Classic Hits). Many of our supporters would also like the Trust to look at what can be done about addressing water slides, and we’re going to have another full look at this over the next month. But for today, we foremost say a heartfelt thanks to all. Maurice Myers Chris Robertson Chairman Fundraising Chairman Ashburton Stadium Complex Trust

PAUL SUMMERFIELD PLUMBING LTD - BUSINESS PARTNER Paul & Fiona Summerfield, of Paul Summerfield Plumbing (2006) Ltd, have always been strong supporters of the new the EA Networks Centre.

Their family has always been very involved in sports to benefit from the Centre, especially swimming, and the next generation is coming along and sure to make full use of the wonderful new facilities. Having travelled all over New Zealand to aquatic centres while the family was competing, they saw how important well designed and run facilities are to a community, and the spin-off benefits to local businesses. Their 9 staff members will also benefit, as all are either still taking part in sports themselves, or have young families, who will be fortunate to use the Centre. Explains Fiona, “Our original intention was to offer a large discount on our tender for plumbing and drainage work done for the Centre’s construction, but a very heavy workload meant we were over-committed and unable to tender, so decided on a sponsorship package instead. We are delighted to be able to play our part in helping support the Centre”.

Jennian Homes HouseBuild Simply Outstanding! On 20 July the Jennian Homes HouseBuild went to auction, the combination of six months’ work, making possible a donation to the EA Networks Centre for $180,000. The HouseBuild, a modern three bedroom home in Ashburton’s Braebrook subdivision, allowed many local businesses to be involved, and the support throughout has been outstanding and inspiring. During the last several months, 36 businesses have worked tirelessly, supplying materials and labour at hugely discounted costs and often for free, to deliver a home for auction, with all profits going towards the EA Networks Centre. The project was initially suggested by Jennian Homes Mid Canterbury’s Director, Nigel Smith. The local Jennian franchise wanted to generate a significant contribution and what better way than working with the Jennian Homes Ashburton Swim Team. As the Team’s major sponsor for a number of years now, it made sense to work on a project together. As Nigel further explains, “We really wanted to do something substantial and we knew the Swim Team were looking for a way to contribute as well, especially as they will be regular users of the Centre. We had project managed a HouseBuild and auction before, for the Event Centre, and knew it was something Jennian, the Swim Team and many in the community could get involved in.” Chris Watson, Project Manager for Jennian Homes Mid Canterbury, sums it up so well: “When you achieve things like this and also know it’s for a great cause, everyone feels pretty good; the HouseBuild has been a true community project”.

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Revamp for Walnut Ave roundabout Ashburton residents are invited to learn more about the proposed improvements on State Highway 1 at the intersection with Walnut Avenue at New Zealand Transport Agency information sessions next week. Increasing traffic volumes along the state highway and

Walnut Avenue are creating congestion at the intersection, causing queuing and impacting on safety for all road users. It is proposed to remove the roundabout at the intersection with West Street (State Highway 1) and install traffic lights, and longer term to also upgrade

the roundabout on Walnut Avenue at the intersection with East Street, probably replacing it with traffic lights. NZTA will host two drop-in sessions on Tuesday, from noon to 2.30pm and 5pm to 7.30pm, at the Domain Pavilion. Residents are invited to find out more

about what is happening and provide feedback. “This feedback is important to ensure we get the best solution for the two intersections,” the agency’s Christchurch area highway manager Colin Knaggs said. He said replacing the rounda-

bout with traffic lights will enable better control of traffic flows along the state highway and Walnut Avenue, as well as improving safety at the railway crossing and for pedestrians and cyclists. The work could begin in 2015 subject to consenting, land purchase and funding.

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A small Mid Canterbury school is set to feature on television screens across the world. Mayfield School provided the backdrop for the filming of a promotional video to celebrate the 100th anniversary of ag-

ricultural machinery giants Claas. “It’s a promotional video for their centenary which I heard was going to be shown across the world,” principal Greg Wilson said. The school was used as the filming location, after Claas

Ashburton’s Stacey Carr, the aunty of pupils Angus and Harry Carr, decided the small rural school would provide the perfect spot for the advert. The youngsters were filmed riding on small Claas machinery toys but the school’s Kapa haka group was one of the

main attractions for the producers, Mr Wilson said. Both Angus and Harry Carr also arrived at Mayfield School on Claas tractor. Mr Wilson said he did not know when the advert would go to air, but said he would be advised beforehand.

Michael Taylor wants to pass on two vital messages after fire gutted his family’s two-storey rented home. “Don’t leave anything like matches or lighters lying around and don’t do what I did and try to put the fire out yourself.” Mr Taylor, his partner, Justine Matenga, and their three children aged seven, five and three escaped the blaze that badly damaged their Aranui home on Saturday morning - alerted by a smoke alarm. But the family’s 18-monthold pet ridgeback-pit bull cross, Diesel, succumbed to smoke inhalation after being trapped in the upstairs master bedroom next to a children’s bedroom where the fire is believed to have started in a wardrobe. One of the children was believed to have been playing with matches. Mr Taylor said he also wasted precious time trying to fight the fire himself before calling the Fire Service. “I was running in and out, but I was only complicating things for myself.” He warned others to heed the Fire Service advice to “get out and stay out” when fire strikes.

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HELPING THE POOR

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Lending a hand in Cambodia’s slums

Medal stolen The theft of a Gallipoli veteran’s Anzac medal from his Greytown grave has outraged the former soldier’s family. Percy Pope’s commemorative medallion recognising his service to the country during long and bloody battles of World War I was chiselled off his headstone within the past two weeks.

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A former street kid is part of a group travelling from Ashburton to the slums of Cambodia this year, to build homes for families living on the streets. Eddie Kohunui spent several of his younger years on the streets of South Auckland, so helping the homeless has always been an issue close to his heart. He was one of four locals who spent two weeks working in the slums of Cambodia last year, and they will be returning this year with more than double the manpower after sharing their stories with friends and family. “To house a family and buy them land over there costs just $800, and a whole family will live in a space the size of my lounge. We were able to present completed houses to those families, and came back with experiences that have changed us.” The four will return in September this year with a team of 10, and there will be no sitting back and relaxing on their two-week trip. After long days building in 33 degree humid heat last year, the team spent their evenings with children who were out on the streets hunting for recycling to sell, and gifted many of them soccer balls brought from home. Mr Kohunui said that the team was already halfway towards their $14,000 fundraising goal, and support from the community had been “awesome”. “Our local people in Ashburton are like a family, and they get behind anyone who needs help. People here really are awesome.” The slums of Cambodia aren’t the only place Mr Kohunui has seen children in need, and after his return he hopes to to help underprivileged children in Ashburton.

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Ex-MP stands Former cabinet minister and Dunedin South MP David Benson-Pope is standing for the Dunedin City Council. Mr BensonPope, 63, a ﬁve-term Dunedin city councillor before entering national politics yesterday conﬁrmed he would run again for a city council seat in October’s local body elections.

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Eddie Kohunui and Nathan Kuru from Ashburton spent two weeks building homes in Cambodia with their partners last year, and hope to return this year with double the manpower.

Family members join party Eddie Kohunui’s daughter, 18-year-old Nikita Kohunui and his 17-year-old nephew, Wiari Peterson, plan to join him on the trip to Cambodia this year. And they’re not just along for the ride. Each Sunday the Ashburton College pupils have camped, rain or shine, outside The Warehouse Ashburton holding fundraising sausage sizzles to cover their costs on the trip. For Mr Kohunui and the returning team members, travelling back with their children this year had special significance. “It’s humbling for us because it’s our next generation, and the experience is going to change how they look at the world.

“Our kids here don’t know what’s happening outside their little world. “They see it on TV, but to them it’s just another ad, and we can’t blame them for that. “My daughter will be finishing her last year of school this year, and it’s a big wide world out there. She has some big decisions to make. “They’re going to come home thinking very differently, and I won’t be surprised if the Playstation gets chucked!” Local couple Nathan and Keri Kuru will also be returning to Cambodia with their children this year, as their son and his partner make the trip for the first time.

QUIZ TO RAISE FUNDS A quiz and games night will be held this weekend at the Ashburton New Life Church to raise funds for the team’s trip to Cambodia. The night will begin at 6.30pm on Saturday, August 3, and will include quizzes, games and an artwork auction, with nibbles provided. Teams of up to six people can register for the quiz by contacting Keri on 027 450 3821 or Rana on 027 724 5364. Costumes are optional on the night, with prizes for the best dressed team.

A ﬁnal dispatch for New Zealand climber Marty Schmidt, who was killed along with his son Denali in an avalanche on K2, has been posted online. The 53-year-old and his 25-year-old son were reported missing on the mountain in the Karakoram Range which spans Pakistan, India and China. The pair were hoping to become the ﬁrst father and son team to conquer K2.

Taxi driver stressed The Invercargill taxi driver who was subjected to a foul-mouthed anti-Islamic rant by a drunk passenger has taken a further three days off work due to stress. Invercargill Taxis said Tariq Humayun, a former Auckland driver, felt overwhelmed by attention after the incident, and had requested an extra three days off.

Solid Energy ﬁned State-owned Solid Energy has been ﬁned $71,000 in Greymouth District Court for safety failures at the now-mothballed Spring Creek Mine after a coalminer was struck by a lump of falling coal. Judge Jane Farish also ordered the company to pay the miner, Paul Anthony Burton, $46,000 reparation for emotional and physical harm. Solid Energy was found to have failed to take all practicable steps to ensure Mr Burton’s safety when he was struck on the neck by the coal.

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TRAFFIC CONGESTION BY ERIN TASKER Many drivers still don’t know how to use the flush median on Tinwald’s main street correctly, a frustrated motorist says. The motorist, who did not wish to be named, vented her anger on social media last week after experiencing someone “tooting madly” at her after she pulled into the median to wait to join the northbound lane of traffic. The median is there to make it easier for motorists turning from eastern Tinwald into the northbound lane on a busy section of State Highway One. When there’s a gap in the southbound lane they can pull out into the median strip and wait for an opportunity to merge into the northbound lane. All too often though, northbound motorists think the turning motorist is pulling out in front of them and get angry. “Archibald Street is shocking for turning right onto,” she said. “You need to use the flush median. I sat for about three to four minutes, getting more and more frustrated, before I decided to use it.” She said she often didn’t use it be-

cause she liked to drive defensively and knew many drivers were still confused about how they worked. “It’s just so dangerous people not knowing how to use them properly because if someone does and uses one, they are in the middle of the road - not everyone drives perfectly on their side and the situation could easily turn nasty,” she said. Ashburton’s Highway Patrol sergeant Steve Burgerhout said a “reasonable proportion of the motoring public” did not understand the rules surrounding flush medians and others lacked confidence when it came to using them. “Flush medians are not for overtaking slow motorists, they are for turning off and on to roads,” he said. Ashburton District Council road safety co-ordinator Rachael Boyd agreed the problem was a lack of understanding. “It can be pretty scary when a car suddenly pulls out onto the road beside (you) as you are unsure of what that driver’s intentions are,” Mrs Boyd said. She said there was a wealth of information available on the New Zealand Transport Association’s website if people wanted to brush up on the road rules.

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WHEELIE BINS

Recycling bins gain traction BY GABRIELLE STUART GABRIELLE.S@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Ashburton’s keyboard warriors are hitting Facebook to campaign for wheelie bins to be brought to the district. Likes on the Bring Wheelie Bins to Ashburton page have skyrocketed this week, rising from 80 likes on Sunday to over 700 yesterday. But while over 700 local residents are ready to hit like over the issue, it remains to be seen how many will feel strongly enough to put forward submissions when the system goes up for review later this year. The last Ashburton District Council review of the current kerbside collection system was held in 2011 and a change to wheelie bins was proposed, but the 44 submissions on the issue were split 50-50 between support and opposition for the change. Creator of the Bring Wheelie Bins to Ashburton Facebook page, Shawn Driscoll, said that after moving to Ashburton from Christchurch he found the local system “lousy”. “We find that we don’t recycle anywhere near as much as we did when we had the bins, they were just so much easier! In Ashburton grass clippings and garden trimmings cost to take to the dump and food scraps go in the rubbish, and the recycle bin is way too small so most of that goes in the rubbish too!” He said that another advantage of the wheelie bins was being able to put them out the night before, without having to worry about animals going through. A review of the current kerbside collection system is scheduled this year, and after the review has been held the council will put forward suggested options for public consultation and feedback. Dates for the review and public consultation have not yet been finalised, but will take place later this year.

Local mothers are gearing up again for another Big Latch On breastfeeding world record breaking attempt on Friday, to launch World Breastfeeding Week. Plunket Ashburton and the Ashburton Parents’ Centre are joining forces for the attempt this year, assembling at the Ashburton Plunket Centre on Cameron Street to join the

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In brief Lotto win Wheelie bins and recycling bins in use in Dunedin.

NEGATIVES

POSITIVES ■ Wheelie bins are easier to move, especially for elderly residents. ■ Bins can be stored outside, with lids that protect against wind and rain, and other elements ■ Animal proof. ■ A three-bin system would allow for organic waste to be collected. ■ Reduces illegal dumping of rubbish.

■ Higher costs to set up and operate. ■ Current user pays system encourages recycling and cutting down on waste. ■ Open bins provide accountability for people mixing rubbish in with recycling. ■ Recycling can no longer be sorted on the truck, so will have to be resorted. ■ Recycling reuse value is lower after it has been compacted and often contaminated.

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ROAD CHAOS

A solution to ease the congestion and sometimes chaos on Christchurch roads has been unveiled. The Christchurch Transport Operations Centre was launched this week. It will be similar to the system already in operation in Auckland and Wellington where roads will be watched in real-time and traffic lights phased to meet demands. The city council, NZ Transport Agency and Environment Canterbury will be pooling their resources and working together under one roof managing highways and local roads as one network and better coordinating road works and closures. Blue Star Taxis general manager Bob Wilkinson applauded the solution saying taxis will be less expensive for passengers. “The traffic has been getting steadily worse and the trip times have taken longer,” he said. Bascik Transport managing director Tony Bascik said his drivers have been getting fatigued and have had to work longer hours than before the earthquakes.

WORLD RECORD

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world for a minute of simultaneous breastfeeding. Tandem feeding gets double points at the attempt, which is counted per child. Big Latch On began in New Zealand in 2005 with just 654 women taking part, but since then has grown to include women from over 170 countries. Last year 8862 children around the world were recorded breastfeeding simultaneously during the attempt, less

than 1000 away from the current simultaneous breastfeeding world record set in 2010. Ashburton coordinator Gena Orpwood said that they hoped to top the 12 women assembled locally for the attempt last year. Working with Plunket for the Big Latch On attempt opened possibilities for a valuable partnership, and she hoped the organisations would continue to work together in the future. “I think women see a lot of

mixed messages coming from different places, and that can be incredibly confusing for mums. It’s really important that we can come together to make sure we’re all saying the same thing and sending the same message.” The Big Latch On world record attempt will begin at 10am at the Ashburton Plunket Centre, 222 Cameron Street, and more information can be found on the Big Latch On Facebook page.

A retired man has become the latest Reefton resident to scoop the Lotto ﬁrst division jackpot, with a strong cup of coffee to lessen the shock. He became $2 million richer after buying his ticket at the ‘lucky’ This That and Lotto store in Reefton. He found out that he had become a millionaire; twice over; only when he went into the store yesterday morning to check his ticket.

Horses’ tails cut off One of Queenstown’s top horsewomen was reduced to tears yesterday after discovering her two horses, and that of a friend, had their tail hair hacked off. Accountant Jude Nickolls said she fed her horses on Monday evening however, when she went to feed them again the next morning, she discovered the hair from all three tails had been cut.

Drunk driver jailed A drunk man who allowed a seven-year-old boy to drive him home has been sentenced 10 months’ jail. Tehere Maaka appeared in the Auckland District Court yesterday. It was his fourth drink-driving charge and Judge Christopher Field said the sentence of imprisonment was necessary to protect the community and deter others from similar offending.

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We’re growing, and fast

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his is my first fortnightly column, which I will be sharing on alternate weeks with Council Chief Executive Brian Lester, and I would like to thank Coen and his team for inviting me to be part of the Ashburton Guardian’s new chapter. A recent BERL report on the performance of all districts in New Zealand, using a wide range of performance criteria, had Ashburton District second in the country. We have a fast-growing population, high levels of investment in our productive sectors and continue to add value locally to what we grow on the land. We have very low unemployment at about 1 per cent and economic growth, making us the second fastest growing district in New Zealand. This growth is based on production, not just a growing population. Success hasn’t come to this district by chance. It is down to the hard work, enterprise and innovation of the people who live here. And it is down to a willingness to adapt and to make the most of the opportunities that arise. A council can’t make success like this happen. It can do its best to smooth the way and it can support, but it is the people of this district that really make things happen. To keep pace with what is happening around us the council has had to look at itself and ask; have we got the recipe right? Like the Guardian, all organisations need to review their business, delivery and their struc-

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We have very low unemployment at about 1 per cent and economic growth, making us the second fastest growing district in New Zealand. lessly while these changes have been implemented. This process is just being completed and I am confident we will see in the future the improved delivery of services to our district. Council is moving towards a new age, a more technological one, with high quality information being at its heart. ture periodically. Council is no cal government was going and While the council’s core different. Halfway through last what the organisation needed services remain the same how year, council gave the go-ahead to look like. At the end of this those services are provided is for the chief executive to look at process, council approved a new evolving. how the organisation could im- structure for the chief execuIn my experience the staff prove efficiency and delivery of tive to implement. working for the council share services. While the changes have been the qualities that have made the This has seen some major supported by staff, any transidistrict the success it is today changes in the way services are tion creates uncertainty and - hard work, enterprise and delivered and in the organisadisruption. innovation. tional structure. It is a credit to staff that the I think we all should take the The chief executive and services provided to our comtime every now and then to senior staff reviewed where lo- munity have continued seamrecognise that.

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Area’s growth drives expansion By Michelle NelsoN

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Mid Canterbury’s agricultural prosperity is the driver behind PGG Wrightson’s move to open a new store in Ashburton on Monday. “We need to cater for the huge growth of our business in the recent past and projected future growth,” Mid Canterbury regional account manager for the rural servicing business Mark Hanrahan said. “Our business, providing services and support for local agriculture, depends on local farmers – when they do well, we do well.” “Business in Mid Canterbury right across our various divisions, including rural supplies, livestock, insurance, irrigation and pumping, real estate, seeds and grain, and support for the

process cropping sector through Fruitfed, is thriving and our new building reflects the confidence we have in the region’s on going prosperity. The new premises, which is neighbouring RX Plastics at 445 West St, will consolidate 55 staff who were previously working at the company’s Tancred Street, Tinwald and Dobson Street sites. “We are delighted to be able to bring everyone together in a modern, easily accessible site, where we will be able to provide our customers with a full range of products and services,” he said. The new site is four times larger than PGG Wrightson’s previous Tancred St premises, where the company’s local rural supplies retail operations have been located since 1951.

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New Zealand’s lucrative reputation for high-quality dairy produce continues to get a battering from the Chinese media, despite efforts by this country’s government to reassure consumers in the world’s secondbiggest economy that Kiwi milk products are safe. In May China’s CCTV net-

work broadcast a series of highly critical news stories about NZ infant formula, which questioned manufacturing standards and claims some New Zealandmade brands were making in their Chinese marketing. This week, the China Daily reported that imported brands accounted for almost two-thirds of the 744 infant formula-related complaints received by the

China Consumers’ Association during the first half of this year. The article does not name any of the brands that received complaints, or which countries they were imported from. But New Zealand - which exports around $2b of dairy products to China a year, including around $200 million of infant formula - is mentioned repeatedly through the article. - NZH

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In brief Face transplant Poland’s ﬁrst face transplant patient was discharged from the hospital Tuesday, speaking with some effort at a press conference just 11 weeks after the extensive surgery that saved his life. The 33-year-old man said he owes his doctor “everything” following a skin-and-bone transplant on May 15, three weeks after losing his nose, upper jaw and cheeks in an accident at the brick factory where he worked. Doctors say it was the world’s fastest timeframe for such an operation. -AP

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All the workers at the Florida propane gas plant rocked by massive explosions were accounted for after officials initially could not account for more than a dozen employees.

■ UNITED STATES Massive explosions rocked a central Florida propane gas plant, sending seven people to area hospitals. All of the workers at the plant were accounted for after officials initially could not account for more than a dozen employees. John Herrell of the Lake County Sheriff ’s Office said there were no fatalities despite massive blasts that ripped through the Blue Rhino propane plant.

Bieber drugs bust “At this point we have no fatalities being reported,” he said. “Management is comfortable saying all of those they knew were there have been accounted for.” One person injured in the explosion was listed in critical condition at University of Florida Health Shands Hospital. Two others were listed in critical condition at Orlando Regional Medical Centre and a spokeswoman there said a third patient was en

route, also listed as critical. Herrell said some others drove themselves to area hospitals. The Blue Rhino plant refilled propane tanks typically used for barbecues and other uses. Herrell said a crew of 24 to 26 people was working at the plant on an overnight shift when the explosions occurred around 11pm. Video footage on WESH-TV in Orlando showed fires burning through trucks used to trans-

port propane tanks, which were parked at the plant. The fire was sending plumes of smoke into the air hours after the blast. Emergency crews could also be seen massing nearby. Herrell said an evacuation zone was initially a 1.6-kilometre radius but had been reduced to an 800-metre radius. No injuries have been reported from residents in the neighbourhood and residents were later allowed to return to their homes. - AP

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Driver’s body recovered after Swiss trains crash Rescue workers recovered the body of the driver of one of two regional trains that collided head-on in western Switzerland. Officials said it appeared likely that one of the trains ignored a signal. The body of the 24-year-old

Bulgarians are seeking relief in the mountains, city parks, beaches and lakes as temperatures are expected to hit record highs of 40 degrees Celsius. Meteorologists said the heat wave will continue for another day or two before showers are forecast to bring some respite in the second half of the week. Health ofﬁcials said dozens of mostly elderly people were admitted in hospitals with heart ailments and breathing difﬁculties. -AP

driver was recovered from the mangled wreckage, hours after the collision near the station at Granges-pres-Marnand, about 50 kilometres southwest of the capital, Bern. Emergency workers had to separate the front of the two

trains to reach the driver’s mangled cabin. The collision left the trains locked together, partly lifted off the tracks by the force of the collision. Of the 46 passengers on board the trains, 26 were taken to hospitals, none of them in

life-threatening condition. JeanChristophe Sauterel, a spokesman for Vaud canton (state) police, said the fire service will continue to comb the wreckage because authorities can’t yet rule out the possibility that someone may still be trapped inside. -AP

US border agents say they found marijuana on a bus with singer Justin Bieber’s tour as it crossed into Detroit from Windsor, Canada. US Customs and Border Protection spokesman Ken Hammond conﬁrmed that the bus was stopped as it attempted to enter the US on the Ambassador Bridge. The singer was not on the bus at the time and performed later that night at Joe Louis Arena. -AP

Taliban escape Prison guards say they were totally overwhelmed when dozens of Taliban militants attacked their jail in north-west Pakistan, freeing over 250 prisoners. One of the policemen guarding the prison in the town of Dera Ismail Khan, Hidayat Ullah, said that he and several colleagues jumped into an armored vehicle at the main gate of the prison to ﬁght back when the attack started. But Ullah says militants ﬁred a mortar or rocket-propelled grenade at the vehicle, killing two policemen and wounding him and two others. -AP

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4. What is the Korean currency called? Won Kuan Ruan 5. What is the chemical symbol for iron? Ir Fr Fe 6. Ashburton was named after...? A town in England An English river An English baron 7. Approximately how many human blood groups are recognised? 19 23 32 8. What is the motto of Ashburton College? Semper Fidelis Pari passu Resurgamus

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■ Remove rind and visible fat from bacon. Cut into 2 cm squares.

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Hot beans

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By DANIEL NEMAN Toledo Blade

eans are an indispensable source of protein. Because they are so affordable and provide such a vital part of our nutrition, they are among the most widely consumed types of food on Earth. Some people even call them a magical fruit. At this time of year, when the air is crisp and chilled, when the bitter wind stings our faces, what is better and more comforting than to come home to a big pot of beans steaming on the stove? They’re warming, they’re hearty. There is nothing better to drive away the winter blues. On a couple of particularly cold days recently, we decided to explore beans in a variety of ways. We started out with a bean stew, flavoured with rosemary and garlic, and served atop farro, an age-old grain that in recent years has become trendy again. This particular recipe calls for dried beans, which need to simmer for two hours or so until they were soft. Only then could we begin to put together our meal. Once they were ready, into the beans went olive oil, garlic, an onion studded with a clove, and a bouquet garni of rosemary, thyme, and a bay leaf. We let that pot simmer away merrily while the flavours blended. Meanwhile, we prepared the farro. When the beans were done, we pureed half of them, stirred them back into the pot, and served it on top of the nutty-tasting farro. It was magic. For a meat-based entree, we roasted a chicken over a melange of chickpeas, lemons and carrots. It was quite

a healthy meal, except for the three tablespoons of butter that are rubbed into the chicken before cooking. That’s how to get the skin so crispy, which is one of the dish’s defining elements, but people watching their waistlines might want to eliminate that step. The chicken was flavoured with garam masala, a heady mixture of Indian spices. The beans and carrots on the bottom have both the garam masala and the lemons, an unexpected mixture that brought an exciting verve to the chickpeas and unified the dish into an exotic whole. CRISP ROASTED CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEAS 2 lemons 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1-1/2 tablespoons garam masala 3 teaspoons salt 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper 1.5kg whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry 4 thyme sprigs 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 450g carrots, peeled, trimmed, and cut into thick rounds For the gremolata: 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 small garlic clove, minced Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Quarter the lemons lengthwise and remove and discard any seeds. Thinly slice 6 of the

lemon quarters crosswise (you will get little triangles) and, in a bowl, toss them with the chickpeas, oil, 1/2 tablespoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Season the inside of the chicken cavity with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Fill the cavity with the remaining lemon wedges and thyme sprigs. Rub the outside of the chicken all over with the remaining 1 tablespoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Rub the butter all over the skin. Scatter the carrots in the bottom of the largest roasting pan you have. Place a wire roasting rack over the carrots; arrange the chicken breast-side up, on the rack. Roast 30 minutes, stirring carrots occasionally. Scatter the chickpea mixture into the bottom of the roasting pan. Continue to roast until the chicken’s thigh juices run clear when pierced with a knife, 4560 minutes longer. Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before carving. Meanwhile, combine the parsley, lemon zest and garlic in a bowl. Spoon the carrot-chickpea mixture onto a platter; arrange the chicken on top. Sprinkle the gremolata over the dish and serve. HAM AND BEAN SOUP 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 celery stalks, diced 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, chopped into large chunks 1 large onion, diced

1 leftover ham bone or 2 ham hocks 2 x 450g can whole tomatoes and juice, broken up 10 cups water 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 pinch red pepper flakes Pinch or two smoked hot paprika (or more to taste) Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cheese rind, optional 450g can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 500g or more of pasta In a large stockpot, add about 3 tablespoons olive oil and saute the celery, garlic, carrots and onion. After a few minutes, add the ham bone or ham hocks and saute a few minutes more. Break up the canned tomatoes and add to pot with juices from the can. Let the tomatoes heat up, and add the water and broth. Add dried herbs, red pepper flakes, smoked hot paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer soup for 1 to 2 hours on medium low. Add the cheese rind, if using, and canned beans. Continue to simmer for another hour. Remove bone, pick meat off, then add meat back into the soup. Season to taste. Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain. Add cooked pasta to soup. To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with grated parmesan cheese, sauteed greens or favorite soup topping.

RED KIDNEY BEAN CURRY 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 plum tomato, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 large green chili, chopped (optional) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground tumeric 1/4 teaspoon cayenne tin of tomato puree 3 cups boiled red kidney beans or 30 ounces canned red kidney beans, undrained 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander (or parsley, if you don’t like coriander) Heat oil in a deep sauce pan over medium heat for one minute. Add ginger, garlic, onion, green chili, and let sizzle for one minute. Add the tomato puree, salt and remaining spices and cook for an additional five minutes, stirring frequently. Add the kidney beans with water or canned red kidney beans (undrained) plus one additional cup of water, and tomatoes. Bring it to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and let cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Garnish with coriander. Serve over rice or with naan. A dollop of plain yoghurt on top is nice.

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Simple steps towards relieving stress

he feeling of being overloaded with stress is not pleasant. The tightening of muscles, headaches, anxiety, sleeplessness, a racing heartbeat and blood pressure that feels way too high. With overloaded schedules, deadlines and everyday hassles, stress seems inevitable. About 77 per cent of adults suffer from the adverse effects of stress, and one in four copes with long-term stress by indulging in “comfort eating”, which adds more stress. The good and the bad When you encounter a physical or emotional threat, the autonomic nervous system releases the stress hormones adrenaline, norepinephrine and cortisol to prepare for a quick reaction. This could be a good thing when you are dealing with dangerous situations, giving presentations or playing competitive sports. A certain amount of stress helps keep you focused and performing at the top of your game. This type of stress (acute stress) is short-lived. However, when stress keeps hanging around and is all-consuming, it can develop into chronic stress and negatively affect almost every system in the body, including suppressing the immune system.

Exercise and stress relief Exercise helps in the production of the brain’s neurotransmitters, known as “feel-good” endorphins. For stress release, select an activity you enjoy and make it a priority, including it in your lifestyle three to five times a week. Suggested activities Cardio and strength training burn off accumulated stress hormones, and release muscle tension. Yoga calms your mind and body as you work through breathing, strength and flexibility exercises. Tai chi helps reduce stress while toning muscles, increasing flexibility and improving balance. Meditation helps clear information overload with a basic technique that involves sitting in a relaxed, comfortable position in a quiet environment, ignoring any thoughts that may drift in and out. Relaxation breathing is to breathe deeply from the abdomen, not the chest. You will inhale more oxygen. Stress-relieving poses Modified Triangle Pose: Opens up chest and stretches sides of back, legs and hips. Keeping hips forward, step out to the side with right leg, bending

into right knee. Leaning into the right side, rest right forearm on thigh while raising left arm over shoulder. Turning head, look up at left hand, holding for several deep breaths. Repeat on opposite side. Seated Side Stretch: Targets shoulders, sides of back and obliques. Sitting on a pillow in a comfortable cross-legged position, place right hand on floor beside the hip, slightly bending right elbow. Keeping buttocks on floor, extend left arm by the ear, leaning into the right side. Hold for four deep breaths. Downward-facing Dog: A total-body stretch that strengthens arms, wrists, lower back, hamstrings and calves. Begin on hands and knees with hands placed slightly in front of shoulders and knees beneath hips, toes tucked under. Contract abdominals to keep back from “sinking” and raise hips toward ceiling, making an inverted V. Press chest toward knees, keeping Meditation is a great stress reliever. eyes on your toes. Press heels towards ders. Sitting back on heels, rest torso on thighs, extending arms in front, forefloor. Hold for several deep breaths. head on mat. Keeping arms straight and Child’s Pose: This pose stretches walking hands to the right will give you your lower back and arms. In a hands- a great stretch on the left side. Hold for a few deep breaths then reand-knees position, place knees about - AAP hip-width apart and hands below shoul- peat on the right side.

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Celebrate roast in style S elaks is celebrating the New Zealand roast on August 4. Now in its fourth year, Selaks New Zealand Roast Day celebrates New Zealand’s most loved meal and all the fun and good times that go with it. This year, Roast Day is going international to celebrate Selaks Croatian heritage and the various ethnic interpretations of the roast throughout the world. With a proud 79-year history of bringing family and friends together over good food and wine, Selaks is determined to ensure the roast retains its rightful place in our country’s rich epicurean history. In the process, Selaks believes New Zealand Roast Day can play a lead role in family bonding, and highlight the importance of home-made food and family dining. Nici Wickes’ Spanish slowroasted pork shoulder braised In apple cider vinegar WINE MATCH Selaks Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

and cook for 2 & 1/2 to 3 hours. This is the most divine way to prepare pork, with the apple ci-  Remove foil and cook for a further 20 to 30 minutes until the der vinegar cutting through and meat is well-browned and juices balancing the fattiness of the are reduced. pork beautifully.  If you prefer, crackle the skin by Serves 8-10 putting it under a hot grill until it

YOU WILL NEED

1.8kg to 2kg pork shoulder, bone in 2 red capsicums, deseeded and sliced. 1 whole garlic bulb, broken into cloves 8 large tomatoes, halved (or 400g can whole tomatoes) 2 bay leaves 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1 cup apple cider vinegar 2 cups water

WHAT TO DO

 Heat oven to 180°C. Prepare pork by patting it dry with paper towels then scoring the skin in a criss-cross pattern with a sharp knife.  Scatter capsicum slices and whole garlic cloves on base of roasting pan. Add tomatoes, bay leaves, paprika and salt.  Place pork on top of vegetables and pour in cider vinegar. Top up with the water. Cover and seal with a double layer of foil

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crisps.  Remove pan from oven and transfer pork on to a board to rest. Cover with a layer of tinfoil and a teatowel to keep it warm and leave for 10 minutes.  To serve, pull pork apart (as opposed to trying to slice it) and serve with the hot and tart juices, garlic, tomatoes and capsicum.

Twice-cooked crispy paprika potatoes The best roasted potatoes are cooked twice, or even thrice say all the best chefs. I learned that to make crunchy roasted potatoes the trick is to boil the heck out of them first. These roasted beauties, spiked with paprika, are immensely pleasurable and add a comforting, tasty crunch to any meal. YOU WILL NEED For each person you need two peeled agria potatoes (or other roasting potato) cut into chunks

tatoes are crispy on the outside.  Remove from oven and while still hot, squeeze over lemon juice before serving.  These potatoes can be served hot, warm or even cold.

1/4 cup rice bran oil 1/2 tsp paprika Sea salt Juice of 1 lemon

WHAT TO DO

 Preheat oven to 220C.  Boil potatoes in well-salted water until they are rough around the edges and nearly falling apart - about 20 to 30 minutes.  Drain potatoes and transfer to a roasting pan.  Toss with oil, paprika and salt until potatoes are well coated with the oil and seasoning.  Roast for 30 minutes or until po-

Roast recipe created for Selaks New Zealand Roast Day by TV presenter, radio broadcaster, food-writer, columnist, restaurant critic and cookbook author Nici Wickes. Download your free eCookbook at www.selaks.co.nz/roastday.

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In brief Horo stars for Manly Unwanted by NRL woodenspooners Parramatta, Justin Horo was preparing to spend 2013 playing park football in France and back-packing around Europe. Instead, he’s gearing up for his first ever finals appearance as an integral member of Manly’s high-quality back-row. It’s a career rebirth that says as much about Horo’s ability as the Eels’ questionable recruitment and retention policy - that a player of his ilk was not wanted by a club that is about to run last for the second year in a row. Eels fan will be given a stark reminder of what might have been on Saturday, when Horo returns to Parramatta Stadium for the first time since his departure from the club. - AAP

Two weeks for SBW Sonny Bill Williams will miss the next two games of the Sydney Roosters’ NRL minor premiership push after submitting an early guilty plea over his shoulder charge on Willie Mason. The superstar back-rower has copped a two-game ban for a careless high tackle on Newcastle forward and former teammate Mason on Sunday and will miss Friday night’s match against Penrith and Saturday week’s clash with Canberra. The Roosters are second on the ladder, two points behind neighbouring arch rivals South Sydney, with six rounds to go before the ﬁnals series. - AAP

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Mateo revels in the odd BY MICHAEL BROWN Odd years seem to go well for Feleti Mateo and the Warriors second-rower will hope 2013 ends at least as favourably as the last couple. In 2009, Mateo was in the Parramatta side who won 11 of their last 12 games to storm into the grand final against Melbourne and in 2011 was part of a Warriors outfit who played on the same stage against Manly after winning nine of their last 12. On both occasions they lost the game that mattered most but getting there was a significant achievement. The Warriors of 2013 are on an impressive run of seven wins from their last eight, and are starting to gain traction on the NRL ladder after a dreadful start to the season. They sit in ninth, but on equal points with the eighth-placed Knights and only two points behind the Bulldogs in fifth, with six games remaining. Mateo doesn’t see any similarities between the seasons, other than the fact they are winning games. “In ‘09 we had Jarryd Hayne and everything he touched turned into gold,” he said. “For us, we have a different guy stepping up every week - Shaun [Johnson] is playing great, Kevin [Locke] is playing great

and our forwards are going forward. It’s a collective effort and that’s what is so pleasing about it. “The good thing about our little run is we are doing it quietly and not making too much noise. “We are doing what we need to do, nothing too flash and just working hard for each other. The way we are going now, we won’t lose through lack of effort.” Mateo has expended a fair bit of energy over the past few seasons. On Saturday he will play his 71st consecutive game for the Warriors - he hasn’t missed a match since joining the club at the start of 2011 - and 102nd in the NRL when he tackles Cronulla at Mt Smart Stadium. The last game Mateo was absent for was in 2009, when he was playing for the Eels as they beat the Warriors 40-4 at Parramatta Stadium. It’s a remarkable record, and his NRL run will overtake the 101 consecutive games Stacey Jones played for the Warriors between 1995 and 1999. Mateo’s Warriors run also surpasses the 70 in a row Micheal Luck played b e t we e n 2 0 0 6 a n d 2008,

but it is still short of the 92-straight games Simon Mannering played from 2006-09. “I have surprised myself a bit playing every week,” Mateo said. “I am never 100 per cent but credit to the physio and the way the club run the programme and recovery.” Unsurprisingly, Warriors coach Matt Elliott has stuck

with the same 17 who toppled Melbourne 30-22 last weekend. One of his biggest concerns, however, will be sorting out his right-sided defence which has been a weakness all season and which was badly exposed by the Storm. “We go from a really tough opponent in Melbourne to another one in the Sharks,” Elliott said. - APNZ

Mike Hussey says it would be a horrible feeling to be back in Australia’s dressing room as the tourists stumble from one Ashes loss to another. However the 79-Test veteran is conﬁdent new coach Darren Lehmann can provide captain Michael Clarke’s inexperienced lineup with some added conﬁdence against England’s seasoned pros. Defeat in the third Test starting on Thursday in Manchester would equal Australia’s worst-ever losing run. “I feel for the guys,” Hussey said. “I know they’re very proud to be wearing the baggy green cap and I’m sure we’ll see a revival in the last few Test matches.” - AAP

Boult eyes up 2015 World Cup

Itinerary delights administrators

Del Potro eyes top four

BY DANIEL RICHARDSON

BY DAVID LEGGAT

Juan Martin del Potro, coming off an epic Wimbledon semi-final loss to world No.1 Novak Djokovic, says he is ready to close the gap on the world’s top tennis players. The seventhranked Argentine is the men’s top seed for this week’s ATP and WTA Washington Open, his first event since losing the longest semi-final in Wimbledon history 7-5 4-6 7-6 6-7 6-3 after four hours and 43 minutes. Del Potro, 24, is the only player since the 2005 Australian Open, outside of the star foursome, to win a grand slam singles crown. – AFP

Trent Boult was a toddler when the last cricket World Cup was played in New Zealand, and now he has 19 months to prove he should be involved in the next one on these shores at the start of 2015. The 24-year-old pace bowler is firmly established in New Zealand’s test side but is only on the periphery when it comes to the coloured clothing. He’s played eight one-dayers and three Twenty20 internationals but his numbers haven’t done a lot to set the pulse racing so he has it all in front of him to claim a place in New Zealand’s side for the 50-over global tournament. Boult was on hand with a collection of other Black Caps at the 2015 World Cup’s offi-

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cial launch in Wellington yesterday, where the draw was announced and host cities and venues across New Zealand and Australia were also confirmed. New Zealand will play in Pool A alongside co-hosts Australia, England, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and two qualifiers who are yet to be decided. Pool B is made up of South Africa, India, the West Indies, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Pakistan and a qualifier. “It’s a big opportunity for me over these next 19 months to push my case and prove myself as a match-winner for the New Zealand cricket team,” Boult said. “It’s something I want to play in and I’ve grown up wanting to do. So I think it’s a massive opportunity and it’s awesome that it’s here on our home stage.” - APNZ

Four months ago Therese Walsh (pictured) was downplaying the prospect of New Zealand having an equal share in the 2015 Cricket World Cup. Getting a decent chunk of the blue riband matches would be a battle. Hosting a semifinal? Unlikely. So yesterday’s news on the venues for cup games has delighted New Zealand cricket administrators. A 50-50 split of pool games, using the same number of venues as Australia, and a semi-final at Eden Park are all reasons to celebrate. Walsh, who chairs the NZ arm of the World Cup organising committee, admits she

partly downplayed New Zealand’s prospects in March, but said the goalposts had also moved significantly in the intervening period. “I certainly didn’t want a strong expectation or be raising people’s hopes in terms of a semi-final. Until a couple of weeks ago we didn’t have a confirmed match schedule.” A range of hurdles were cleared and Walsh and her team have come up with an outstanding package in terms of New Zealand’s involvement in the tournament. Big winners out of yesterday? Nelson’s Saxton Oval, which made a strong late surge into the reckoning. The venue is being lined up for a game on either the West Indian or Indian visits next summer. - NZH

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In brief

Kiwis in the finals

Shield drought broken East Coast blindside flanker Brent Ingram yesterday became the first Coast player to score a try in a Ranfurly Shield challenge against Waikato at Ruatoria. No matter that the ITM Cup first division oufit scored 10 in the win in front of a crowd of 2000. The Coast have challenged for the Shield on six previous occasions - starting with 42-0 point loss to Wellington in 1953 - and their only points came in 1997 when Nigel Ormsby landed two penalties in a 115-3 defeat by Auckland in Ruatoria and two Mano Flutey penalties against Canterbury in 2002. - NZH

Clarke ‘should be at 3’ Former Test skipper Ian Chappell says Michael Clarke’s refusal to promote himself to No.3 for the third Ashes Test is crazy. The bold move won’t happen because captain Clarke is happier at No.5, despite the inexperience of his top six. “They need (David) Warner in the side but they don’t need him batting at six. He should be opening but I fear he won’t be,” Chappell said. - AAP

All eyes on Speight PHOTO AP

New Zealand’s Lauren Boyle on the starting blocks at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. Lauren Boyle backed up her bronze medal in the 400m freestyle by qualifying for the 1500m final at the world championships in Barcelona yesterday, and Gareth Kean will also race for a medal in the final of the 100m backstroke. The 1.94cm Kean produced a strong performance from an outside lane to grab the final qualifying spot for today’s final, a session which will also feature Boyle who sliced 14 seconds off her her own national 1500m freestyle record to finish sixth fastest in the heats of the nonOlympic distance. Team-mate Matthew Stanley qualified 11th fastest for the semi-finals of the 200m freestyle but did not advance after finishing eighth in 1:48.35, which was slower than his heat swim.

Starting in lane one, Kean clocked 53.81s to finish fourth in the first semi-final, edging out short course world champion Radoslaw Kawecki of Poland by 1/100th of a second in what proved the battle for the last place in the final. He watched as only four swimmers bettered his time in the second semi-final to ensure he will start in the final. It was a good return to form for a swimmer who disappointed at last year’s Olympics. “It felt better and more in tune with racing again,” Kean said. “Going into that race in the side lane I knew I had nothing to lose and just go out there to better myself. “It is a bigger show tonight. There are more people in the stands and it makes everything a lot more exciting so the key is

to keep yourself grounded. You just have to go down and back in a lane so you don’t have to do anything else and just give it your all.” Also in the morning heats, Boyle clocked 16:02.90 to finish third behind 2011 world champion Lotte Friis of Denmark who was the fastest qualifier for the 1500m freestyle in 15:49.26. Boyle’s time was a tick under 14 seconds faster than her New Zealand record of 16:16.83 set at the New Zealand open championships in March. The 25-year-old set a solid schedule, not drawn into the blistering early pace of Friis who was well under the world record split in the early stages. The Kiwi went through the 400m in 4:12, the 800m in 8:30 and the 1200 in 12:48 in a controlled performance.

Friis was fastest overall, a shade ahead of 400m gold medallist Katie Ledecky (USA) with Chilean veteran Kristel Kobrich third fastest, with the trio the only swimmers under the 16-minute barrier. “It is not an event the girls swim very often so Lauren’s entry time was the national record from the trials,” Swimming New Zealand head coach David Lyles said. “To take 14 seconds off at any age and certainly with Lauren as being an elder swimmer, is a phenomenal effort. “Like the 400m, she was in an early heat and had to make sure of her qualification. She was in with the world record holder in Lotte Friis and had to put her foot down. She did that and I was very pleased with it.” - APNZ

FOOTBALL

Man United victorious in Hong Kong BY PETER STEBBINGS Manchester United saw off a spirited Kitchee 5-2 yesterday in Hong Kong to give David Moyes just his second victory as manager of the English Premier League champions. Danny Welbeck, Chris Smalling, Fabio Da Silva and substitute Adnan Januzaj put United 4-0 up after 49 minutes, Danny Welbeck: Goalscorer but they eased off and plucky

Kitchee scored two fine goals on a humid night in front of a sell-out 40,000 crowd at the Hong Kong Stadium and its “killer pitch”. United head home after chalking up two wins, two losses and one draw on their preseason tour. “I thought our players played very well on a difficult pitch and made it look like a good pitch,” said Moyes, who added he had

no updates on the Wayne Rooney transfer saga. Chelsea are after the England striker, 27, but United and Moyes continue to say the forward - said to be angry and confused - is not for sale. “I thought we played well and I thought it was an exciting game for the supporters to see as well,” added the former Everton boss, who took over from Alex Ferguson in July. - AFP

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie admits he’s keeping an eye on when Brumbies winger Henry Speight will become eligible for the Wallabies. Unfortunately for Fijian-born Speight, playing for Waikato in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship (NPC) means he likely won’t be able to play for the Wallabies until the spring tour of Europe kicking off in November. The 25-year-old ﬂyer has been Australia’s highest Super Rugby try-scorer over the past two seasons. - AAP

Another dope Former Tour de France sprint ace Erik Zabel has resigned from his position with the Professional Cycling Council following his doping admissions. The 43-yearold gave an interview published on the Sueddeutsche Zeitung website in which he admitted to using EPO between 1996 and 2004. The six-time Tour green jersey winner’s confession came a few days after a French government commission released the names of a number of cyclists whose retroactively tested samples from 1998 and 1999 had come up positive in 2004. – AFP

Striker dies in Qatar Ecuador striker Christian Benitez has died suddenly in Qatar at the age of 27. Speaking to Ecuadorian Gama TV, his agent Jose Chamorro said that Benitez, known as “Chucho”, had suffered a heart-attack. He had complained of abdominal pains and was transferred to a hospital, where he died on Monday, Chamorro said. Benitez, who was top scorer in the Mexican league last season with Club America, had just signed for Qatari outﬁt El-Jaish and had travelled to the club to undergo a medical before – AFP completing his move.

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Sin Bin shows the way home

Craig Thornley gets Sin Bin home in the Qualifying Trot at the Chertsey Trotting Club’s trials yesterday. Sin Bin, a threeyear-old Pegasus Spur-Jo Anne gelding, held out a strong challenge from Ottawa (Carl Middleton), and recorded 3-12.7 for the 2400m journey, eventually winning by half a length, with Hellavahanover (Mark Jones) in third one and a quarter lengths back. Sin Bin covered the last 800 in 60.8, with the last 400 coming up in 29.6, a mile rate of 2-09.1. photo tetsuro mitomo 300713-tm-021

Rotorua gallops Today at Rotorua raceway

Racing Rotorua Venue: Rotorua Meeting Date: 31 July 2013 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7 1 12.33pm LEWISHAMS CAFE & RESTAURANT 3YO MAIDEN 1200 $7000, MDN 3YO, 1200m 1 x5034 Kontiki (1) 57.5 ............................ D Johnson 2 58568 Little Drummer Boy (3) 57.5 .......M Cameron 3 50 Plays Until Dark (6) 57.5 ...............O Bosson 4 3 Sweet Molly (4) 55.5 ..........................M Hills 5 Boom Boom Brahma (5) 55.5 ......... C Grylls 6 0x657 Scorching (2) 55.5...................B Hutton (a3) 7 Mrs Sin 55.5 ................................. Scratched 2 1.08pm CAMPBELL INFRASTRUCTURE MAIDEN 1200 $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 0x325 The Paperboy b (7) 58.5 ...... M Cheung (a4) 2 0x3 Eva Keeneva (6) 58.5...................... K Myers 3 656x4 Armani Code (5) 58.5............... B Grylls (a2) 4 0x Rapid Gain b (3) 58.5.................M Cameron 5 79x82 Madison Ave (2) 56.5 ..............B Hutton (a3) 6 4459x Scarlet Chaparral (4) 56.5...........T Thornton 7 Boom Boom Brahma (1) 56.5 3 1.43pm V.C’S TURF BAR ROTORUA MAIDEN 2200 $7000, MDN, 2200m 1 90304 Bayross (1) 58.5 ..............................S Collett 2 7345 Tequila At Midnite (6) 58.5 ............O Bosson 3 54465 Sergeant Lincoln (10) 58.5................L Innes 4 6x382 Lady Lincoln (4) 56.5 ............... B Grylls (a2) 5 52862 Lucky Ruby (3) 56.5 ...................M Cameron

6 x9483 Caradonna (7) 56.5 .................B Hutton (a3) 7 6x084 Lady Lindauer (5) 56.5 ..............J Oliver (a4) 8 x4694 Society Rose (8) 56.5 ...................M McNab 9 May (2) 56.5 ........................ R Hutchings (a) 10 997 Oh How Bazaar (9) 56.5 .............T Thornton 4 2.18pm EXPORT MEAT WAREHOUSE ROTORUA R75 1400 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m 1 15001 Baldovino dm (3) 61 ............ R Hutchings (a) 2 1665x Senna 58.5................................... Scratched 3 0118x Swap For Kash dm (7) 58 .......B Hutton (a3) 4 6327x Angel Del Dinero (2) 57.5 .............O Bosson 5 x5466 Nothing dm (4) 57 ......................M Cameron 6 72x08 Playboy m (9) 57 ............................. C Grylls 7 70190 Are You Devious tdm (8) 56.5...... D Johnson 8 53501 Nottoobad m (5) 56.5 ......................S Collett 9 080x3 Nasrina dmh (6) 55 .................. B Grylls (a2) 10 20202 Manaia Rose (1) 54 ....................T Thornton 5 2.56pm BEST DRYCLEANERS - SIMPLY THE BEST MAIDEN 1400 $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 4x4x2 Hunter Street (10) 58.5 .................O Bosson 2 x9x38 Outside Centre (6) 58.5 ..........B Hutton (a3) 3 8 Lockheed (11) 58.5 ...........................L Innes 4 Musashi 58.5................................ Scratched 5 Solmate (7) 58.5 ................. R Hutchings (a) 6 3522x Lucy Lincoln (8) 56.5................ B Grylls (a2) 7 08423 Madame Millie (12) 56.5 .................S Collett 8 8x384 Chantilly Rose (13) 56.5 ............M Cameron 9 7x030 Ratatui (1) 56.5 ........................ A Taylor (a3) 10 28048 Hughes That Girl (3) 56.5....... A Forbes (a1)

11 79565 Universal (2) 56.5 ............................ C Grylls 12 8x606 Kilmorack 56.5 ............................. Scratched 13 70x76 Mooretaine (5) 56.5..................... D Johnson 14 9 Our Princess Zara (9) 56.5 .........T Thornton 15 0x006 Just Juliet (14) 56.5 .......................M McNab 16 970x8 The Daughter 56.5 ....................... Scratched 17 93077 Suggest Gold (4) 56.5 ............. P Turner (a1) 18 x008x Capstand 58.5.............................. Scratched Emergencies: Just Juliet, The Daughter, Suggest Gold, Capstand 6 3.33pm ATKINSON DONALDSON PLUMBING ROTORUA R65 1400 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 55493 La Pinnicle tm (2) 59 ...............B Hutton (a3) 2 209x7 Sweet Rita dmh (7) 59 ..................M McNab 3 00197 Roll With Pulse tdm (9) 59 .L Magorrian (a4) 4 49438 Edward Cheval m (10) 58.5 ........T Thornton 5 x801P Katinka dm (5) 58............... J Whiteside (a3) 6 x4441 Sandy’s Star d (4) 58 ....................O Bosson 7 44x17 Lilly Belle m (12) 57.5 ..................... K Myers 8 0x382 Mean Sleak d (8) 57.5................M Cameron 9 x5719 Caley Rose m (11) 57 .............. B Grylls (a2) 10 00335 Hug A Ginga m (13) 57 ....... R Hutchings (a) 11 59x05 Ambitious Prince (3) 56................... N Harris 12 x9860 Rockonby dm (6) 56 ...................... R Norvall 13 8x887 Lady Of Troy h (1) 55.5....................S Collett 14 38263 Seams Like Magic 54.5................ Scratched 7 4.08pm SWEENEY TOWNSEND & ASSOCIATES MAIDEN 1950 $7000, MDN, 1950m 1 78324 Coolibah b (1) 58.5 ..................... D Johnson

2 7424 Romeo Whiskey b (11) 58.5 ..........O Bosson 3 84764 C’mon (9) 58.5 ........................B Hutton (a3) 4 53 Messi (2) 58.5 ................................. K Myers 5 0x38 A L’Orange 58.5 ........................... Scratched 6 54465 Sergeant Lincoln (6) 58.5 7 07675 The Last Star Way (8) 58.5 L Magorrian (a4) 8 09x00 Mister Troy (7) 58.5 ....................... R Norvall 9 6x382 Lady Lincoln (4) 56.5 ............... B Grylls (a2) 10 66x92 Latin Rule (10) 56.5 ...................M Cameron 11 98x75 The Link (3) 56.5 ................................M Hills 12 666 Caga Dance (5) 56.5........... R Hutchings (a) Blinkers on : Rapid Gain (R2), Lockheed (R5) Blinkers off : Hughes That Girl (R5) Winkers on : Nothing (R4), Coolibah (R7) Winkers off : Mean Sleak (R6) LEGEND: Runner Form: b - Beaten favourite at last start c - Won at this distance on this course d - Won at this distance on another course h - Home track m - Won in heavy going t - Won at track X - Spell of three months SELECTIONS Race 1: Kontiki, Plays Until Dark, Boom Boom Brahma Race 2: The Paperboy, Eva Keeneva, Madison Ave Race 3: Lady Lincoln, Lucky Ruby, Tequila At Midnite Race 4: Baldovino, Manaia Rose, Are You Devious, Nasrina Race 5: Lucy Lincoln, Madame Millie, Hunter Street, Lockheed Opie Bosson is down to ride Play Race 6: Mean Sleak, Roll With Pulse, La Pinnicle Until Dark in the first on the card at Race 7: Romeo Whiskey, Lady Lincoln, Latin Rule the Rotorua Racing meeting today.

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 2 45132 Snuffalopogas 17.53 ........................L Ahern 9 22478 Big Girl Welshy 30.23 ................J McInerney 8 67254 Sue Sews Socks 30.65 ............ T Mischefski way Meeting Date: 31 Jul 2013 NZ Meeting number : 9 3 66783 Your On Fire 17.89 ..................... B Johnston 10 45377 Belle Cadeau 30.76 ........................H D Kite 9 22478 Big Girl Welshy 30.23 ................J McInerney Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 4 78775 Homebush Julie 18.55 ............. S Gommans 8 2.10pm WANGANUI SECURITY C2 C2, 305m 10 74458 Jag You Are nwtd........................ B Johnston and 12; 13 and 14; 15 and 16 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 5 77563 Sydenham Bubbles 17.51 .......... G M Clarke 1 75888 Stunt Double 17.67 ..........................L Ahern 12 3.25pm BOX 9 CATERING C2 FINAL C2f, 305m 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 14, 15 and 16 6 78422 All Too Hard nwtd ......................J McInerney 2 21833 Hat Trick Chaos 17.73 ......................L Ahern 1 13F11 Little Rascal (c3) 17.54 ....................L Ahern 7 74443 Thrilling Halo nwtd ........................M Gowan 3 61342 Cawbourne Darcy 17.65 ..................... L Bell 2 65572 Homebush Hell’s 17.63 .................... C Clark 1 12.02pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0, 305m 1 587 Homebush Verona nwtd ............J McInerney 8 57636 Homebush Coco 17.83 .............J McInerney 4 44327 Azure Dreams 17.84 .................. G M Clarke 3 62328 Gone Awol 17.74.......................J McInerney 2 768F5 One Ear Poised nwtd ............... S Gommans 9 88887 Mrs. Bouquet 18.22 .................... G M Clarke 5 24746 Another Street (c1) 17.67..........J McInerney 4 x6222 Agent Jorge 17.77............................... J Udy 3 5456 Homebush Coral nwtd...............J McInerney 10 37787 Gunna Excite 18.03 L & ..................... Morris 6 76647 My Little Oah 17.77 ...................J McInerney 5 27871 Sydilicious (c3) 17.84 ......................... R Udy 4 Taikorea Lass nwtd ...................... T Downey 5 1.17pm PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION C1, 305m 7 63844 Homebush Hayley 17.59 ...........J McInerney 6 76681 Gem’s Conquest (c3) 17.76 ............... R Udy 5 44322 Sedgebrook Glory nwtd ......................F Kite 1 45483 Gina Mac 17.71...........................J McArthur 8 646x4 My Bad Jonny 17.62 ..........................W Kite 7 26751 Kango Klink (c3) 17.69..................B Mitchell 6 5375 Ho Ho Ho nwtd L & ............................ Morris 2 33288 Liquorice Whip 18.05 ................J McInerney 9 87756 Still Helina 17.84 G & .................Sarah Ross 8 36862 Okuku Bobo nwtd............................R Casey 7 35433 Coyote Caught Ya nwtd .........E S Duganzich 3 84824 Black Mercedes 17.85 ............. S Gommans 9 2.30pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C2 C2, 305m Emergencies: 8 58358 Springstown nwtd......................J McInerney 4 77767 Amicus Curiae nwtd ......................... C Clark 1 55722 Emma Marie 17.71....................... T Downey 9 66783 Your On Fire (c1) 17.89 .............. B Johnston 9 F8766 Ruthless nwtd .............................J McArthur 5 36777 Jimmy Jurante 17.80 .................J McInerney 2 54155 Opawa Gift 17.81 ....................... B Johnston 10 48336 Mr. Big Stuff nwtd .............................G Quirk 10 75868 Go Russel Go nwtd .....................J McArthur 6 8x532 Jimmy The Buck 18.03 ................. P Denbee 3 62723 Homebush Rosebud 17.69 .......J McInerney 13 3.44pm BROAD ROOFING C1 C1, 305m 2 12.22pm HARRISON HIRE MASTER C0 C0, 305m 7 58623 Jolokia 17.89 ...............................R J Murray 4 16786 Monkey Queen (c1) 17.99..................W Kite 1 14864 Opawa Charlie 17.77 ......................... R Udy 1 Zamaddis Lass nwtd .................... T Downey 8 6x568 Another Gunna 18.31................J McInerney 5 82781 Cawbourne Reeah (c3) 17.80 ...J McInerney 2 41728 Nina Be Good 18.04 ........................... L Bell 2 7 Samy Louise nwtd....................... K Hanover 9 88887 Mrs. Bouquet 18.22 .................... G M Clarke 6 37115 Sydenham Opal 17.89 ............... G M Clarke 3 8888x Girly Dreamz nwtd ............................... I Cox 3 766x8 Knocka Off Time nwtd ................ G M Clarke 10 68787 Sydenham Sam 17.73 ............... G M Clarke 7 36112 Creme Da Genes 17.72 ...................L Ahern 4 73455 Sub Silentio nwtd ........................B Goodwin 4 22F72 Homebush Sting nwtd ...............J McInerney 6 1.35pm MICKEY’S SUPER LIQUOR C1 C1, 305m 8 57537 Wunya 18.34 .............................J McInerney 5 66663 Thirsty Kelvin 18.12...................J McInerney 5 785 Crazy Katie nwtd ...................... S Gommans 1 62866 Excited Royale 17.90 9 87756 Still Helina 17.84 G & .................Sarah Ross 6 82817 Tepirita Jazil 17.95 ...................... C D Brider 6 72352 Another Stone nwtd ..................J McInerney 2 57866 Noisy Leo nwtd .........................J McInerney 10 2.47pm MORRIE GIBBONS SIGNS C2 C2, 305m 7 38566 Sand Buster nwtd..................... S Gommans 7 48564 Intense Zoom nwtd .....................J McArthur 3 32577 Homebush Anabel 18.12 ................. C Clark 1 87773 Homebush Esme (c1) 17.69 .....J McInerney 8 82788 El Maestro nwtd ........................J McInerney 8 65677 Wunzee nwtd ............................J McInerney 4 6158 Kiribati Girl 18.33 ..................... S Gommans 2 12634 Opawa Prince 17.74 .................. B Johnston 9 88887 Mrs. Bouquet 18.22 .................... G M Clarke 9 F8766 Ruthless nwtd .............................J McArthur 5 47666 What A Peanut 18.01 ................J McInerney 3 52211 I’m A Catch 17.59 L & ........................ Morris 10 37787 Gunna Excite 18.03 L & ..................... Morris 10 75868 Go Russel Go nwtd .....................J McArthur 6 68633 Botany Jessie 17.91..................J McInerney 4 61458 Zippit Sweetie 17.98 ........................L Ahern 14 4.00pm GUTHRIE BOWRON C1 C1, 305m 7 58865 Lavender Sal 17.85 ...................... P Denbee 5 72861 Sedgebrook Lad 17.97........................F Kite 1 28567 Kate Rose 17.96 ......................... C D Brider 3 12.42pm JP PRINT PETONE C0 C0, 520m 1 47278 Morgan Baxter nwtd ..................J McInerney 8 58x55 Red Herring 17.90.......................J McArthur 6 82656 Chelsea’s Beauty 17.84 ............... T Downey 2 52485 Genia Haka 18.02 .....................J McInerney 2 85242 All For One nwtd .......................J McInerney 9 88887 Mrs. Bouquet 18.22 .................... G M Clarke 7 76644 Cawbourne Flick 17.70 .............J McInerney 3 8x887 Fawn Allegro 18.08 .........................P Knight 3 64774 Just Like Prince nwtd ......................S Maher 10 37787 Gunna Excite 18.03 L & ..................... Morris 8 12235 Dum Diddly Do 17.95 ................. G Holswich 4 86867 Kiwi Ranger 18.15...............................F Kite 4 85773 Cluain Meala nwtd ..................... B Johnston 7 1.52pm CROMBIE LOCKWOOD LTD C1, 520m 9 87756 Still Helina 17.84 G & .................Sarah Ross 5 36588 Tanybryn 18.02 L & ............................ Morris 5 6 Ten Point One nwtd ..........................P Taylor 1 23617 Tepirita Tuiteka 30.74 ....................B Mitchell 11 3.05pm KEENAN CONCRETE C1 C1, 520m 6 86352 Opawa Crusher nwtd .......................... J Udy 6 42614 What I Like (c1) nwtd ................J McInerney 2 86434 Queen Rowdy 30.67 ........................P Taylor 1 12111 Thrilling Giggle(c2) nwtd ................. K Walsh 7 57735 Waimak Dave 17.75 ..................J McInerney 7 34536 Gucci Rush nwtd L & ......................... Morris 3 5F132 Sheza Terror 30.54 2 34472 Thrilling Ava 30.51 ..........................B Marsh 8 13356 Yeah Nah 17.89...................................L Udy 8 25364 Miss Sara nwtd ................................L Ahern 4 18226 Joyville nwtd ..............................J McInerney 3 77311 Sydenham Jade 30.28 ............... G M Clarke Emergencies: 9 68455 Billy Holmes nwtd....................... G M Clarke 5 22211 Another Another 30.62 ..............J McInerney 4 22483 Uno Charm nwtd ..............................L Ahern 9 88887 Mrs. Bouquet 18.22 .................... G M Clarke 10 67868 Hunted nwtd .............................. K B Benson 6 21135 Cognac Diamond nwtd G & .......Sarah Ross 5 46617 White Legs nwtd .......................J McInerney 10 68787 Sydenham Sam 17.73 ............... G M Clarke 4 1.00pm GARY ROSS DECORATOR C1 C1, 305m 7 85347 Time For What nwtd ......................M Gowan 6 336F2 Opawa Token nwtd ..........................S Maher 15 4.20pm RENOWN BAKERY C1 C1, 305m 1 26165 Jumpin Sally nwtd .....................J McInerney 8 76145 Opawa Jen nwtd .............................S Maher 7 58265 Dolly Wind .............................................nwtd 1 47434 Rich List ................................................nwtd

2 22441 Another Pizza 17.89..................J McInerney 3 56465 Speedy Feet 17.89 .................... K B Benson 4 33432 Scarilicious 18.03 L & ........................ Morris 5 87377 Homebush Awesome nwtd .......J McInerney 6 52436 Jager 17.94 ................................ G M Clarke 7 88855 Sedgebrook Skite 18.19......................F Kite 8 28227 Working Waikato 17.75 ................. D Donlon Emergencies: 9 88887 Mrs. Bouquet 18.22 .................... G M Clarke 10 68787 Sydenham Sam 17.73 ............... G M Clarke 16 4.47pm LAST RACE OF THE SEASON C1, 305m 1 57856 Riba Lorda 17.73 ....................... G M Clarke 2 64546 Homebush Alex 17.90 ...............J McInerney 3 77536 Homebush Cindy 17.97 ..................P Knight 4 3211 Addicted 18.00 .................................L Ahern 5 84736 Blair Ninety 17.97 G & .......................Denby 6 36767 Homebush Limbo 17.90 ............J McInerney 7 74876 Cawbourne Anna nwtd..............J McInerney 8 14675 Flirt Academy 17.77 U & ............ McCracken 9 88887 Mrs. Bouquet 18.22 .................... G M Clarke 10 37787 Gunna Excite 18.03 L & ..................... Morris SELECTIONS Race 1: Sedgebrook Glory, Ho Ho Ho, Coyote Caught Ya Race 2: Another Stone, Homebush Sting, Knocka Off Time Race 3: What I Like, Gucci Rush, All For One, Just Like Prince Race 4: Snuffalopogas, Your On Fire, All Too Hard, Thrilling Halo Race 5: Jimmy The Buck, Jolokia, Gina Mac, Jimmy Jurante Race 6: Botany Jessie, Kiribati Girl, Excited Royale, Noisy Leo Race 7: Sheza Terror, Another Another, Queen Rowdy Race 8: Hat Trick Chaos, Stunt Double, Cawbourne Darcy Race 9: Emma Marie, Creme Da Genes, Cawbourne Reeah Race 10: I’m A Catch, Cawbourne Flick, Zippit Sweetie Race 11: Thrilling Giggle(c2), Sydenham Jade, Thrilling Ava Race 12: Little Rascal, Kango Klink (c3), Gem’s Conquest Race 13: Opawa Charlie, Thirsty Kelvin, Sub Silentio Race 14: Opawa Crusher, Waimak Dave, Fawn Allegro, Yeah Nah Race 15: Another Pizza, Scarilicious, Rich List, Speedy Feet Race 16: Flirt Academy, Addicted, Riba Lorda, Homebush Alex LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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In brief Shield drought broken Christchurch City Council has welcomed news that it will host some ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 matches but says the city’s ability to host them is dependent on what decision is made by the Environment Court about the further redevelopment of Hagley Oval. The legal process around the park is ongoing. The city hasn’t hosted an international since the February 22, 2011 earthquake. Its last match was an ODI against Pakistan on January 29 that year. - APNZ

‘Black ops’ denied Essendon’s former high performance manager Dean Robinson has indicated the AFL club employed sports scientist Stephen Dank to run last year’s supplements program as a “black ops” operation. The assertion has been emphatically denied by the Bombers. Robinson was stood down by the Bombers in February when they asked ASADA and the AFL to investigate them and he resigned from the club last Friday. - AAP

Jackson out of WNBL The manager of Lauren Jackson says he is stunned the Canberra Capitals have failed to meet a contract deadline, ensuring the Opals superstar will not play in the upcoming WNBL season. But John Elliott said a disappointed Jackson would still honour a deal to play for the Capitals in the 2014-15 and 2015-16 WNBL seasons. After Jackson failed to play a game for Canberra this season due to a chronic hamstring injury, Elliott amended her Capitals contract in mid-June so his star charge could run out in 2013-14. - AAP

Rumours quashed Canberra fullback Anthony Milford has quashed rumours he’ll move back to Brisbane to join the Broncos next year despite suffering from homesickness. The 19-year-old sensation was linked to the Broncos last week after reports emerged the Brisbane junior wanted to move back home to be closer to his family. While Milford is contracted to the Raiders until the end of 2014, it was suggested a family illness get-out clause could allow him to switch clubs to Brisbane in 2014. However Milford has fronted the media to end the rumours. – AAP

Wiebe wins senior open Foul-mouthed American golfer Mark Wiebe won the Senior British Open after beating German great Bernhard Langer in an epic play-off at Royal Birkdale. Wiebe, infamous for his expletive tirade at a tournament in the US last year, made headlines for more positive reasons when he prevailed on the ﬁfth extra hole. He and Langer had been unable to ﬁnish the tournament on schedule when bad light forced the play-off to be postponed after two halved holes. - AFP

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Tall Blacks on winning roll A young New Zealand basketball side accounted for the Mississauga Power - a Toronto-based all-star outfit - 92-65 at the four-team tournament at Szenchen, China, yesterday. Ahead 39-33 at halftime, the Tall Blacks took command in the third quarter (27-14) then let their rookies close out the match. With several experienced performers unavailable for this Chinese tour, coach Nenad Vucinic has invested heavily in promising youngsters to help develop depth in the international programme. The playing line-up that closed out the game was an allrookie combination of guards Izayah Mauriohooho Le’afa (16 points) and Brook Ruscoe, forwards Reuben Te Rangi (19) and Jordan Ngatai, and centre Jack Salt (17). Salt has been starting in the middle, but came off the bench last night for 16 points and eight rebounds. Mauriohooho Le’afa started and logged 14 minutes at the point and Ruscoe hit a pair of three-pointers for eight points in a three-minute cameo.

After two wins, the Tall Blacks will look to extend their streak this morning against local Chinese Basketball League side Liaoning, who beat the Canadians by 18 points two nights ago. The eight-game China tour is being used as preparation for next month’s Oceania Championship home-and-away series against Australia. “Initially, I think we were a bit surprised by their physicality, but we did a good job of weathering the storm,” veteran forward Casey Frank said of their opposition. “The Canadians actually played pretty well together, better than you’d expect from an allstar team like that. “But during that third quarter, our senior leadership stretched the lead out to about 20, with Mika

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Vukona doing a good job of setting the tone with his determination and athleticism. “We had all our young guys out on the court at the end, and it was a lot of fun for us older guys and the coaching staff to watch them dominate.”

Guard Corey Webster matched Salt’s output with 16 points to lead the Tall Blacks scoring for the fourth straight outing. Tom Abercrombie began to settle into the rotation after his late arrival to China, contributing 13 points, five rebounds and two blocks, and Vukona had nine points and 10 rebounds. New Zealand 92 (Corey Webster 16, Jack Salt 16, Tom Abercrombie 13, Casey Frank 11, Everard Bartlett 10, Mika Vukona 9, Brook Ruscoe 8, Reuben Te Rangi 7, Jordan Ngatai 2) Mississauga Power 65. - APNZ

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Umpires influenced Wallabies seeking Bledisloe redemption by DRS system BY BEN HORNE There’s a growing belief that the controversial decision review system (DRS) is distorting the umpire’s view of what constitutes an lbw dismissal. Australian opener Chris Rogers knows one thing - as a cricketer, DRS has shown him to be a pretty poor judge. Rogers has copped two contentious lbw decisions from on-field umpires during the series, both going against him for different reasons. When tight lbw decisions are sent upstairs, more often than not replays show the ball hitting - even if it’s by the slimmest of margins. Rogers says the technology has in all likelihood started to influence umpires into thinking more balls are hitting the stumps. “Naturally, if you’re an umpire seeing more balls hit the stumps then it’s probably swaying your opinion,” he said.

“I think that DRS has changed a lot of people’s understanding of what’s going on. As a cricketer I’ve made a pretty poor umpire so far. This is the first time I’ve been involved with it. It’s a bit of a learning process, and you have to learn quickly. “But I don’t know, that’s their job. It’s the same for both sides and as a team we’ve got to try and use this review system better than we have.” At Trent Bridge Rogers challenged one that appeared to be going down leg, but hawk eye showed it clipping leg - enough for the umpire’s decision to stand. At Lord’s, he decided against challenging a Graeme Swann full toss that was given out, but replays showed was missing by some margin. DRS controversies have plagued the series so far particularly decisions to give Jonathan Trott out at Trent Bridge and Ashton Agar at Lord’s. - AAP

BY DARREN WALTON Wallabies stalwart Adam Ashley-Cooper says finally winning back the Bledisloe Cup would be ample compensation for losing a once-in-a-lifetime series against the British and Irish Lions. New coach Ewen McKenzie will assemble his 40-man training squad in Sydney on Monday ahead of Australia’s Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship opener against the world champion All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 17. Not one member of the squad has experienced trans-Tasman series success, with Australia last holding the coveted Cup in 2002, and Ashley-Cooper says it’s an enticing opportunity to bounce back from the deflating thirdTest loss to

the Lions. “The guys were a little flat post (Lions) campaign but it was easy to put it behind you and move on with what’s coming up next,” he said. “It would be ample compensation and it all would be forgotten once you claim that Bledisloe.” Even before entering camp, Ashley-Cooper says McKenzie already has the Wallabies on their toes, with no-one guaranteed a Test jumper in a new era for Australian rugby after five years with New Zealander Robbie Deans at the helm. McKenzie made it clear when he named his preliminary squad, which will be cut to 30 on August 9, that he was “not fixed on who will start” against the All Blacks. - AAP Ewen McKenzie

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TRADE CUSTOMER SERVICES PERSON Full Time Position

Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton has a vacancy to join our busy building supplies team. The position involves working in our building supplies department as a salesperson. This position is full-time and will include rostered weekends. To be successful, applicants will have: The ability to work well in a team environment F Experience or interest in Trade/DIY F Excellent communication and people skills F Accuracy F Reliability F Ability to use initiative The position offers great job satisfaction, support of the leading Trade and DIY retailer Mid Canterbury and the opportunity to join a team of staff who enjoy working together. In return, we offer fantastic staff buying privileges and solid job security. Please email your CV along with a covering letter to: hr.ashburton@mitre10.co.nz or post to Lyn Church, Human Resources, Mitre 10 MEGA, P.O. Box 35, Ashburton 7740.

Apprentice Diesel Mechanic Prestige Commercial Vehicles is the South Island dealer for Freightliner, Mercedes Benz and Fuso trucks.

We are looking to take on an apprentice in our Ashburton branch who: • Has an interest in working with trucks • Is a practical learner • Is a confident and clear communicator • Has good people skills • Has a good eye for detail • Has basic computer skills • Has a current driver’s license

Although this position is Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings, the candidate will need to be flexible with their hours to work in with the demands of our customers.

So if you think you are the right person for this role please email your C.V. to Matt service.ashburton@prestigecv.co.nz

All applications remain confidential and close on Friday, August 16, 2013. All applications remain confidential.

» Machine Operators/Drivers Rooney Earthmoving is one of New Zealand’s leading privately owned civil contractors specialising in earthworks and civil projects. The organisation employs over 215 staff and operates a significant fleet of heavy machinery in the central South Island.

Administration/ Receptionist Position An opportunity is available in our specialist equine practice based in Ashburton for an experienced office administrator/receptionist. The role is varied and duties will include Reception duties Organising vet visits Product sales Stock ordering Inputting debtors, stock purchases, maintaining client records Knowledge of veterinary systems and products is required as this is a position of responsibility and is often sole charge. Hours of work and salary will be negotiable based on experience. Applications to be sent by post or email to: Mountainview Equine 427 West Street, Ashburton 7700. Email mountainviewequine@xtra.co.nz by Friday 16 August.

Loader Driver Required to screen shingle etc, truck and trailer licenses required.

Please phone 027 254 0407

Methven Shingle Supplies

Digger Driver Required Must be experienced.

Phone Ken 0274 355 697

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The company is currently looking for

» Experienced Scraper Operators. » Skilled Dump Truck Drivers. Applicants should possess: • A good work ethic • Be capable of working unsupervised • Maintain regular attendance • Be a team player • Be prepared to work overtime as required • Hold the required licences

• • Can-do-attitude • Clear Communicator

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Smallbone Limited is a well respected and successful Vehicle/Truck provider dedicated to delivering outstanding service to our customers. It operates the Isuzu franchise in Mid and South Canterbury and the Holden dealership in Mid Canterbury. Major changes have occurred and there is plenty more to occur as we undergo expansion plans in order to offer our customers an increased range of services. As such Smallbone Limited invites applications from motivated individuals with the relevant experience; to act as a Service Advisor in one of our Ashburton based Service teams. These are key appointments for our company that will enable our workshop to grow because of the successful applicant’s superior organisational and communication skill’s and their ability to meet and exceed customer expectations on a day-to-day basis. We are looking for two people in slightly different roles that will co-ordinate each service job, act as a customer advocate, liaise with the service department while at the same time managing and communicating expectations with all parties, all with a smile! Working very closely with customers and service technicians and with the potential to grow in a dynamic company, this could be your career defining moment.

Isuzu SERVICE ADVISOR

Holden SERVICE ADVISOR

The successful applicant will require: • Excellent communication and PR skills. • Industry experience and knowledge. • The ability to positively manage situations. • The ability to multi-task and think on your feet. • Time management and superior planning skills. • Team orientated. • Above average computer skills.

The successful applicant will require: • Excellent communication and PR skills. • The ability to positively manage situations. • The ability to multi-task and think on your feet. • Time management and superior planning skills. • To be a self-starter with a proven track record in this field. • The ability to manage targets.

Experience and mechanical knowledge is important. Likewise your team building skills and ability to positively manage situation’s will be to the fore, and will be balanced by a commercial acumen and reality that shows understanding for all parties needs.

This is a role that a person with a positive personality can make their own. While experience would beneficial your team building skills and ability to positively manage situations will be your major strength.

Initial enquiries can be made by contacting Scott Parker by email scott.parker@nzamg.co.nz or by phone 03 307 9400. Applications will close 4pm Friday, August 9, 2013.

These positions are based at the Ashburton Branch and reporting to the Area Manager. Applicants need to apply to:

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31 July 2013

rE- rEGISTEr YOUr DOGS Today is the last day you can register your dog without incurring a penalty payment. All dogs over 3 months of age are required to be registered with the Council, including all farm dogs. Owners can now re-register their dogs on the Council website using the new Pay it Online service. Alternatively, owners can register their dogs by filling in and returning the registration form mailed to them at the beginning of July or by going into the Council offices. Full details regarding the requirements to register your dog and registration fees are available on the Council website www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

lOcal aUThOrITY ElEcTIOnS

cOUncIl Gr anTS OPEn

On This Week

Nominations for candidates wishing to stand in this years local authority elections are now open until noon on Friday 16 August. Election day is 12 October.

Council is now accepting applications for financial assistance for the following grant schemes:

Meetings

To vote in the local elections you must be registered on the electoral roll. The roll can be viewed at the Council office or the Ashburton Public Library.

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Annual Grant Scheme

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School Holiday Programmes

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Biodiversity Grant Scheme

Council Thursday 1 August, 1.30pm Methven Community Board Monday 5 August, 1.30pm

You can also check and update your details or enrol at www. elections.org.nz

$50,000 is available for distribution to community groups through the Annual Grants Scheme and $5,000 for the School Holiday Programme Scheme.

Lauriston Rural Fire AGM Monday 5 August, 7.30pm

T v TakEback

All applications close 5pm, Wednesday 31 August 2013.

Walnut Ave Intersection Improvement Sessions Tuesday 6 August, 12.00pm & 5.00pm

Ashburton District Council’s participation in the Ministry for the Environments TV TakeBack programme is almost over. Residents have until Wednesday 21 August to drop off their old televisions at the Ashburton Resource Recovery Park with the subsidised fee of $5. The hours and location of the Ashburton Resource Recovery Park can be found on the Council website or the bottom of this page. Further information is available at www.mfe.govt.nz

rUr al fIrE fOrcE aGMS Annual General Meetings of the volunteer rural fire forces in the Ashburton District will take place from the beginning of August through until September 2013.

For forms and more information, please go to the Council website or phone 307 7700.

Career Opportunities

lIvInG lEGEnDS Living Legends is planting 170,000 native trees throughout New Zealand, honouring our Rugby Legends and leaving a legacy of New Zealand’s hosting of Rugby World Cup 2011. Come and join our local Living Legends at a public planting: When: 9am to 12pm. Sunday 18 August Where: Harris Scientific Reserve on Lovetts Road, Winslow Refreshments will be available. To attend, please register at www.livinglegends.co.nz

Asset Management Engineer Utilities Compliance Coordinator

Tenders C620 Reseals and Preseal Repairs

Watch Out For Roadside Works Fairfield Road For more information, visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

Dates, times and locations of all AGM meetings can be found on the Council website.

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Trades, Services

SHED space - wanted short term, shed space for a classic fire engine. Must be lockable, SUN Control Window Tinting. within town boundary. Please For professional window contact Richard 027 539 910. tinting of homes, offices and vehicles. UV (fading) privacy, glare and heat control. Phone Trades, Services HOLDAN Painters available your only local applicator, now. Ashburton’s oldest, Craig Rogers 307-6347. longest serving, owner, family Member of Master Tinters operated local painting deco- NZ. rating firm. Still going strong. Over 52 years local, profes- Rural Trading Post sional service. Free quotes. Free advice. Ph 03 308 5193 or 027 204 9709. Mid Canterbury Quality is our motto.

Machinery Phone 03 308 9889

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FOR HIRE: * Rata & Davidson Subsoilers * Navada Pond Stirrer * Mulchers * Duncan Till Seeder Drill * Hyd Log Splitter * Roller Drill * Gregiore Beeston 5 Mtr Discs * Cellli 2.4Mtr Roto Hoe * Plough Conventional & Reversible

Public Notices ADVERTISEMENT CONCERNING APPLICATION BY INDIVIDUAL FOR SALESPERSON'S LICENCE Section 39, Real Estate Agents Act 2008 Real Estate Agents Authority I, Lynnette Maud Bridge, Wills Street, Ashburton, am applying to the Registrar of the Real Estate Agents Authority for a saleperson's licence under section 38 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008. Any person who wishes to object to the granting of a licence to the applicant must give notice of the objection to the Registrar not later than 14 days after the date of the second publication of this advertisement, which is August 5, 2013. The notice of objection must include a statement of the grounds on which the objection relies. Further details on grounds and other requirements for making an objection can be found at www.reaa.govt.nz or contact the Real Estate Agents Authority on 0800forREAA (0800 367 7322). Lynnette Maud Bridge

Meetings, Events

Mid Canterbury Cricket Association Inc

Annual General Meeting 7.30pm Tuesday, August 27 in the Ashburton Domain Oval Pavilion. Nominations for Board of Control and Notices of Motion to be submitted by Tuesday, August 13. Details and nomination forms from Mike Southby on 021 389 673 or mc_cricket@xtra.co.nz

For Sale

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

Looking for a new, dynamic challenge with stable returns and growing client numbers?

• Bark • Oamaru stone • Rocks • Organic compost • Sand • Screened soil • Home deliveries available

The Coffee Guy Ashburton franchise could be what you are after!

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available! From a shovel load to a trailer load. Dobson Street West Ph: 307 8302 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 7.30am - 12 noon

The past five years have seen this solid business grow exponentially with further growth anticipated. With a Monday – Friday spot outside the Ashburton Domain and event bookings a year in advance, this is a great genuine business opportunity for someone looking for an exciting, new, on-the-go challenge. Featuring two self sufficient vans which are able to dispense coffee anywhere and a fantastic client base to work with, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

Specialised Services

Injured/Need Help Contact: Paul Annear

Livestock, Pets

BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals. We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 322 7626. CALF SHED BEDDING. Premium wood mulch chipped from the outside edges of our logs. Guaranteed 100% wood and contaminant free. NO DEMOLITION MATERIALS used here. Adams Sawmilling, Malcolm McDowell Road - Ph 3083595.

Former All Blacks Physio ACC provider

Ph 307-0560

306 Havelock St, Ashburton

Ashburton Speedway A.G.M.

SUBARU Legacy SW, dark blue, 123,781kms, 1999, 5 speed manual, great condition. New cambelt 5,000kms ago. Reg and warranted, mags, low profile tyres, non turbo. Please phone 308 6459 or 027 757 1115.

Meetings, Events

Grazing

ASHBURTON Society of Arts. Winter Show. Short Street Studio. From Saturday, July 20 for nine weeks. Open Mon, Wed, Sat, 10am - 2pm. Ph 308-4533.

Wednesday August 14, 2013 Clubrooms Seafield Road At 7.30pm

READYMADE CALF SHELTERS - HEN HOUSES - PUMP SHEDS. Sturdy well built sheds made to last. Choice of colours and sizes as we make to order. Your readymade specialists Adams Sawmilling, Malcolm McDowell Road. Ph 308-3595. Mon-Fri 7am5.30pm Sat 8am-12 noon.

Motoring

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Physiotherapist

Meetings, Events

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AGM Tuesday, August 13 Ea Networks JB Cullen Drive

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WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308-6737.

Sunday, August 4 Sign posted from Mt Somers Easy main loop. Enquiries phone Brendan 027 432 8457 Paul 027 452 9666 Or www.myrides.co.nz for more information.

Accommodation, Rental

Business Wanted/Sell

FUNCTION / party equipment available for hire. Marquees, tables, chairs, glasses, cutlery, cooking equipment, heaters and more. See U-Hire Ashburton. 588 East Street. Open Mon-Fri 7.30am - 5.30pm; Sat 7.30am 5.00pm; Sunday 8am 12.30pm. Ph: 308-8061, A/h: 308-7460. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

LINDEN LEAVES. Herbalist hand and nail cream. Revive dry and cracked hands priced for $9.00. Come in and treat yourself at The China Shop in The Arcade. ROYAL Doulton 7 piece Water Set. Special price $127.00 Gift Boxed Set. Perfect gift for 21st, wedding or engagement. Come in and see us at The China Shop in The Arcade.

74 Melcombe Street Three Bedrooms Web ID AS510 $330 per week 3 Burton Place Three Bedrooms Web ID AS517 $350 per week 14 Kitchener Street Three Bedrooms Web ID AS529 $320 per week 34 Miller Avenue Three Bedrooms Web ID AS530 $350 per week References required

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Accommodation,

GRAZING available, Mount Rental Somers. Approx 8-10 acres, plenty of feed. Water FLAMATES wanted for new 4 available. Suit horses $40 bedroom home on lifestyle block. Move in first week in p/w. Ph 027 476 2404. September. Animals negotiable. Please phone For Sale 027-208-7536. CONTAINERS for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and FOR rent: three bedroom insulated. Sidelifter available brick home with garage. No for delivery. pets. $300 per week. Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone Available August 13. Ph 308-7772. 027 480 5662. FRIDGE freezer, lacquer white chest, dishwasher, king single bed, headboard, stereo, white duchess and mirror. Household small items. Snow chains Rav 4. Ph 03 307 1067.

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Daily Events Wednesday 9.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone 307-0496. 60 Cass Street, Consultancy House. 9.30am - 1.00pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time around op shop. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Streets.

Thursday 9.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone 307-0496. 60 Cass Street, Consultancy House. 9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI CLUB. Beginners class, newcomers welcome. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

10.00am ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street. 10.00am - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 10.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, non members welcome. Upstairs in the old Polytech building, 254

Cameron Street. 10.00am - 7.00pm ASHBURTON ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM. Open, all welcome. Baring Square East. 10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI CLUB. Exercises for people with limited mobility. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. 1.15pm TINWALD 500 CLUB CARDS. Come join in and play cards, all welcome. Tinwald hall, Graham Street.

1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Euchre, all welcome, Waireka Croquet Club, the Domain, Philip Street. 7.00pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing, Pipe Band hall, Creek Road. 7.30pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women walking group. Leaves from 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

7.30pm ASHBURTON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. Dancing, music, fitness and fun. Buffalo hall, Cox Street. 7.30pm ALLENTON INDOOR BOWLING CLUB. New members welcome. Allenton hall, Harrison Street. 7.30pm MID CANTERBURY TENNIS SENIORS. Annual General meeting, Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre, Oak Grove.

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Daytime section, new players very welcome. Sports hall, Tancred Street. 9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open today. Methodist Church hall, Baring Square East. 9.30am - 1.00pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time round op shop. Ashburton Baptist Church, cnr Cass and Havelock Street.

10.30am MID CANTERBURY NEW COMERS NETWORK. New comers coffee morning group. McDonald’s Ashburton. 10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI CLUB. Qigong exercises, newcomers welcome. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. 12.30pm M.S.A. PETANQUE. Petanque has started, everyone welcome, Racecourse Road.

1.00pm ASHBURTON SCOTTISH SOCIETY INDOOR BOWLS. Bowls afternoon new and old members welcome, Balmoral hall, Cameron Street. 1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM Classic aircraft on display including DC 3. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road. 1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - beginners welcome. Waireka

Croquet Club, the Domain, Philip Street. 1.30pm ASHBURTON SENIOR NET. Question and answers, Smart T.V. demonstration by Sam from Noel Leeming. M.S.A. lounge, off Burnett Street. 7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time/sequence dancing, learn to dance. All welcome. Pipe Band hall, Creek Road.

Puzzles Wednesday, July 31, 2013

www.guardianonline.co.nz CRYPTIC ACROSS 1. 25’s sweetheart is like a dove, flower! (9) 5. Wrongly deprive one or return booty first (3) 7. Wary of change that will render one crooked (4) 8. Italian lady appeared once Tass sorted her out (8) 10. Supports let mistakenly in by some hair (8) 11. Stuff left behind when this is taken at the bar (4) 13. Right to get the bird, but be sorry for it (6) 15. Such a colourless example is no bail-breaker (6) 18. One direction on the opponents’ ground (4) 19. Credit it with being eatable, as one may believe (8) 22. Save diet-trouble if this will calm one down (8) 23. One receptacle, only just open (4) 24. ‘X’ for the Romans was not an unknown quantity (3) 25. Rugby player loved 1 Across in pantomime (9)

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8 10 11 12

14 15 16 17

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DOWN 1. Abstainer in clear-out makes quite a bit of noise (7) 2. Big spillage of beer (5) 3. De-creased perhaps by two boys following one (6) 4. Topless chairs one takes in (4) 5. French king took South doubly in in finding composer (7) 6. Shot fired? There’s nothing in that (5) 9. A blade to brace one’s nerves (5) 12. Be powerless to fly? (5) 14. Happy retreat will warm one’s cockles (7)

16. Lasted too long and went too far? (7) 17. Club for wheel-man (6) 18. Drink upset round vessel will count in one’s favour (5) 20. In the tomb I jousted for a jewel (5) 21. Not to know the kitchen can be so irritating (4)

SUDOKU Fill the grid so that every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS

QUICK Across 1. Awakens 5. Pined 8. Authorisation 9. Sin 10. Unleashed 12. Client 13. No-good 15. Reelected 16. Rua 18. Flesh and blood 20. Lasts 21. Dreaded Down 1. Amass 2. Attentiveness 3. Eloquence 4. Shield 5. Pea 6. Neighbourhood 7. Denuded 11. Avoidable 12. Careful 14. Stoned 17. Aided 19. Has

QUICK ACROSS 6. Fanatics (7) 7. Spacious (5) 9. Snake (3) 10. Hospital staff (9) 12. Cause something to happen (11) 15. Invincible (colloq) (11) 17. Wandered aimlessly (9) 19. Opponent (3) 21. Sparred (5) 22. Ancestry (7)

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CRYPTIC Across 1. Perish 4. Breath 9. Exploit 10. Prowl 11. Shed 12. Mini 13. Ash 15. Earl 16. Calf 19. Tap 21. Jilt 22. Grit 24. Naked 25. Tankard 26. Roster 27. Clumsy Down 1. Press fastener 2. Replete 3. Soon 5. Reprisal 6. Aroma 7. Halfheartedly 8. Staid 14. Prejudge 17. Forearm 18. Blots 20. Pikes 23. Anil

Ashburton Guardian

DOWN 1. Animal (5) 2. Beer (3) 3. Agitate (4) 4. Contamination (9) 5. Official pardon (7) 8. Outburst of anger (6) 11. Extended (9) 13. Large urban areas (6) 14. Music player (7) 16. Branch (5) 18. Leave the stage (4) 20. Turned edge of cloth (3)

SOLD SO LD SOLD “It’s why more people are choosing McGregors” SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Phone Enquiries: 308 6173 Online Enquiries: SOLD www.mcgregorrealestate.co.nz/property-appraisal/ SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

YOUR STARS by Forecasters

ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) Don’t see any work/life balance issues as a problem to be solved but something that will help you to eventually have it all. TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) Narrow your objectives and what you really need on the home front, getting a clear sense of what you’re working with and towards. GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) Communication forces in play today may see you tackling subjects or issues that have lain neglected, finally finding the courage to speak out. CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) Tension or anxiety stems from an awakening from within that is meeting the old resistance. Change is scary, but luck is on your side. LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) The more you’re able to put your income and professional objectives on the same page the harder it will be to sweat the small stuff. VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) In the final weeks of your current solar year you have a chance to look back at the journey so far and the journey ahead, putting it all into perspective. LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) You need a support team, those safe friends or family members who can provide the right perspective when things get confusing. SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) While it’s good to have a goal or a sense of what you want professionally, until more of the puzzle comes together remain flexible. SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) Hold onto and embrace a sense of adventure, with a better professional awareness allowing you to create the right balance between work and play. CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) Keep money matters fairly fluid, for until you uncover all the pieces this is a work in progress. Keep an open mind, favouring creative approaches. AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) A need for personal authenticity is also uncovering a need for something deeper, more meaningful and nurturing from all your relationships. PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20) As things start to become more real on the work front, as the month draws to a close look back at the intentions you originally began the month with.

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Family Notices 30 Ashburton Guardian Deaths BREEN, Michael (Mick) – Of Rakaia. On July 28, 2013 at Geraldine Retirement Village. Aged 94 years. Loved husband of the late Dorothy, and the late Cath. Much loved father and father in law of Michael (deceased), Kevin (deceased) and Margaret, Erin (deceased), Bernardette (deceased), Frances (deceased), Chris, Terry, Tony (deceased), and Paul. Loved son of the late James and Mary Breen, and loved brother and brother in law of the late Sister Felix, Eileen and the late Sam, the late Monica and the late Tom, the late Margaret and the late Ken, Trudy and the late Graeme, the late Jim and Florence, the late Barney and the late Colleen, the late Mary and the late Hannify. Loved stepfather of Maureen and Carl, and Phil and Beppy. A loved grandfather of all his grandchildren and step grandchildren. Messages to The Breen Family, 24 Rakaia Terrace, Rakaia. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Ita’s Catholic Church, Rakaia, TOMORROW, THURSDAY August 1, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at Ashburton. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at St Ita’s today, Wednesday, July 31, commencing at 7.00pm. Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton FLYNN, Edna May (nee Gilmour) – At Auckland on July 28, 2013 aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late James Flynn, daughter of William and Alice Gilmour, and sister of the late John, Jean and George. Respectfully and fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Edna has been cremated in Auckland and the internment of her ashes will be held at a graveside service at the Ashburton cemetery on TUESDAY, August 6, 2013 at 11.00 am. Messages can be sent to Anne Galilee, 157 Waterside Crescent, Gulf Harbour, Whangaparaoa, Auckland.

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NZ Situation

less than 30 fine

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers 30 to 59

fog

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

Canterbury Plains

rain

snow

hail

60 plus

NZ Today

Canterbury High Country

TODAY

FZL: 2600m lowering to 2200m

Fine weather. Wind at 1000m: NW dying out afternoon. Wind at 2000m: NW 30 km/h easing evening.

Fine, with morning fog patches and frosts. Northerlies dying away in the afternoon.

TOMORROW

Becoming cloudy, patchy drizzle. Easterlies developing.

FRIDAY Cloudy with patchy rain. Northeasterlies.

mainly fine

Hamilton

fog

Napier

fine

Wellington

mainly fine

Nelson

fine

Blenheim

fine

FRIDAY

Greymouth

cloudy

Christchurch

fog

Timaru

fine

Queenstown

cloudy

Dunedin

mainly fine

Occasional rain north of Mt Cook with snow above 2000 metres, fine spells elsewhere. Northeasterlies dying out.

SUNDAY

Auckland

Mostly fine, but becoming cloudy in the evening. Wind at 1000m: NE developing. Wind at 2000m: NE developing.

SATURDAY

Cloudy with occasional rain. Northeasterlies dying out.

overnight max low

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11:01 5:12 11:28 5:34 11:56 6:08 12:20 6:24 12:47 6:58 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.

Fair fishing

New moon

7 Aug

9:52 am

Rise 7:48 am Set 5:31 pm

Bad

Bad fishing

Rise 3:03 am Set 12:46 pm

First quarter

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Rise 7:46 am Set 5:32 pm

Bad

Bad fishing

Rise 3:57 am Set 1:30 pm

Full moon

21 Aug 1:46 pm

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cumecs

2.74 116.7

Nth Ashburton at 3:00 pm, yesterday

7.74 nc

Sth Ashburton at 3:30 pm, yesterday

9.96 nc

Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday

51.3

Waitaki Kurow at 3:00 pm, yesterday

341.4

Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

21 13 25 25 14 11 26 24 25 18 16

16 11 15 7 15 2 15 1 13 8 14 2 15 1 12 4 15 -1 13 1 11 3 13 6 13 5

Palmerston North fine

FZL: Lowering to 1600m

Mostly cloudy. Fresh northeasterlies.

SATURDAY

Wednesday, 31 July 2013

A ridge across New Zealand should weaken and move to the South Island tomorrow as a subtropical low approaches the far north. The low is expected to bring a strong, moist east-northeast flow over the North Island as it moves southwards during Friday and Saturday.

Specially designed A few showers. Southwesterlies developing. ASUNDAY few showers. Southerlies developing. Invercargill rain headstones to reflect the Forecasts for today River Levels World Weather cloudy 18 30 Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 3:00 pm, yesterday fine 15 28 New York Adelaide fine 7 16 Geneva individual fine 16 28 fine 3 13 Paris Amsterdam showers 14 22 Hobart Perth showers 10 21 Hong Kong showers 27 32 Bangkok rain 25 29 personality rain 19 24 Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday showers 24 29 Rarotonga Berlin cloudy 17 24 Honolulu Phone Eddie anytime

Midnight Tonight

Wind km/h

Rise 2:06 am Set 12:06 pm

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MAX

SATURDAY: Rain at times. Northeasterly dying out.

Waimate

Fair

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gitata

Rise 7:49 am Set 5:30 pm

WHITING, Colleen – 31-7-2011. In memory of my Dearly loved wife. Remembered always, Clarry.

OVERNIGHT MIN

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LYTTELTON

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TOMORROW: Becoming cloudy, evening drizzle. E developing.

Rakaia

SMALL, Nita Jane – Dearly loved daughter of the late William and Elsie Wolfrey and loved sister of the late WHITING, Colleen – Teddy, Trevor, and Ian, 31-7-2011. Pauline and Ian Orr Thinking of you often (Oamaru). Loved aunty of Missing you always Phillip, Kate, Paul, Rebecca, Loving you forever. Zoe, and Stella. Richelle, Shane, Kelsie and Cameron. WALSH, Rita May (nee Marshall) – 26-02-1933 – 30-07-2013 at Princes Court, Dementia Care, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife and lifetime friend of Bill for 61 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Kay and Bruce Whelan, Murray and Judy, Athlyn and Wayne Dowthwaite, and Jo-ann and Gordon Cawte. Loved nanny of Hamish and Deb, Ross and Olivia, Stephen and Aleisha, Anna, Dean and Divina, Hannah and Tim, Lucy, Amy and Kor, Brooke and Ross, and Angel Kenallie. Great nanny to all her great grandchildren; Zara, Quinn, Eden, Madelyne, Cooper, Kingston, Henae, Jonty, Tanner, Tallulah, and Coco-Anella. A special thank you to Chris and Alisa and the caring staff at Princes Court for their care of Rita. Also a special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway and the staff at the Gym Company Medical. Messages to Flat 2, 348 Burnett Street, Ashburton 7700. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimers Association would be appreciated and may be left at the service. The funeral service will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on FRIDAY, August 2, commencing at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter. Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton

LINCOLN

ASHBURTON

TODAY: Fine, morning frost. Northerlies dying out.

CHRISTCHURCH

METHVEN

Ashburton Forecast

Wa i m a ka r i r i

DARFIELD

In Memoriam

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SMALL, Nita Jane – On July 27, 2013 at Ashburton Hospital. Loved wife of Jim. Much loved mother and mother in law of Gregory (Perth), Brendon (Melbourne), Leonie and John Savage (Sydney). Loved nana of Juliet, and James. Messages to P.O. Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Vincent de Paul would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on FRIDAY, August 2, commencing at 11am. Thereafter interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church, 7pm, Thursday. Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton

RANGIORA

LAKE COLERIDGE

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Deaths

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 12.1 13.6 Max to 4pm -0.6 Minimum -6.0 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm July to date 26.6 Avg Jul to date 54 2013 to date 582.4 399 Avg year to date Wind km/h NE 9 At 4pm Strongest gust NE 20 Time of gust 12:06am

to 4pm yesterday

Methven

Christchurch Airport

Timaru Airport

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0.0 65.1 – 1084.2 –

0.0 47.0 69 440.8 375

0.0 11.4 42 370.8 284

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Trials win for Sin Bin The Steven McRae-trained three-year-old Sin Bin, with Craig Thornley at the helm, gets home to comfortably beat the qualifying time at the Chertsey Trotting Club’s trials yesterday. Carl Middleton challenged strongly down the straight with Ottawa, but Sin Bin held on to win by half a length at the post.

GOLF

Ko aiming for Open history If her first practice round at the Home of Golf is anything to go by, Lydia Ko is in for an exciting week at the British Open which tees off on Thursday night. The world No 1 amateur, who has finished in the top-10 in seven professional events in 2013, continued her momentum in her first attempt at the most famous links in the world. “Played St Andrews Old Course for the first time! It was sooo fun! Shot -7! Was a great experience,” Ko posted on Facebook. The 16-year-old finished in a share of 17th and as the leading amateur at last

year’s British Open and is looking to become the youngest major winner in history. American Morgan Pressel was 18 years, 10 months and nine days old when she won the 2007 Kraft Nabisco Championship and Tom Morris was 17 when he won the 1868 British Open. She has finished as the low amateur in four of her five majors and was runner-up in the amateur honours in the 2013 US Open. “I am very excited for The Open,” Ko said. “It’s played at St Andrews and that’s why I’m more excited with the history and tradition at this

course. I am very lucky to get the opportunity.” Ko earns every opportunity she gets. She has never missed the cut in 22 professional events in a streak that dates back to the 2010 New Zealand women’s open and it’s a run that has seen her climb to a world ranking of 17. “The pot bunkers at St Andrews will be really tricky,” she said. “Links golf definitely makes it much more interesting. I like it. I am aiming for hopefully a better position than last year. It should be a fun week.” Two weeks ago Ko finished in a tie for seventh at the Marathon

Classic in Ohio on the LPGA Tour and was content with her performance. She is pleased with how she has played throughout 2013. “I had a cold, so I wasn’t at my best condition [in Ohio]. I just did the same as I do for every other round. It was nothing special. “My form is pretty good. Being top 10 in any tournament means it was a really good week.” World No 1 Inbee Park will attempt to become the first player, male or female, to win four major championships in one season. - APNZ

Lydia Ko: World ranking of 17

Mateo on another Man U victorious winning run in Hong Kong

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Boult eyes 2015 World Cup: Page 22

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Kiwis in Barcelona finals: Page 23

Sin Bin qualifies at Chertsey trials: Page 24